Brett Herron unpacks: Cape Town’s housing crisis, DA donors, Airbnb, gangs, N2 wall, 2026 election artwork
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Brett Herron unpacks: Cape Town’s housing crisis, DA donors, Airbnb, gangs, N2 wall, 2026 election

Oct 22, 2026 · 45 min

Who is Cape Town really being built for? Brett Herron joins SMWX to unpack the city’s housing and affordability crisis, explain why he left the DA, and discuss his allegations about donor and property developer influence over affordable housing. He outlines GOOD’s proposals for building homes, reducing municipal tariffs and regulating Airbnb, while questioning whether residents are being priced ou…