The city of Cape Town has seen rapid population growth over the last decade, with millions living in townships and informal settlements

The delivery of basic services, including water and sanitation, among others, continues to be a challenge across metros in South Africa. Annually, vast numbers of people migrate to cities in search of opportunity, work and better lives. This puts pressure on existing infrastructure, while upgrades and improvements are often outpaced by this global trend. The city of Cape Town has seen rapid population growth over the last decade, with millions living in townships and informal settlements. Lerato Dlalisa reports....