VOICED : Climate frontline: 'sink or swim' in Cape Town as inequalities persist

The video discusses Cape Town's efforts to combat rising sea levels with sandbags, highlighting the economic importance of its coastline. It references the 2015 Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming and explores the compounded risks of sea level rise and flooding. The challenges faced by informal settlements like Massey Phumelela, where illegal housing is prevalent due to lack of alternatives, are examined. Government responses include demolishing new homes to prevent unsafe living conditions. The video also addresses social inequality, noting that while affluent areas are currently less affected, rising waters will eventually impact all communities.

What is the current policy of the city regarding newly built homes in flood-prone areas?

Discuss the social implications of rising sea levels on different communities in Cape Town.