JOHANNESBURG - On World Cities Day, a new report paints a dim picture of South African cities.
The 2018 State of the Cities Report by the South African Cities Network reveals the extent of the inequality in urban areas.
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It shows that poorer households are paying proportionately more of their income on municipal bills and that the country's metros have an ever-increasing funding gap.
CEO of the South African Cities Network, Sithole Mbanga, says jobless growth of cities is a serious challenge faced by South Africa.
As we mark World Cities Day, a new report paints a dim picture of South African cities.
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