Future Cape Town, urbanism and the Olympic dream

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Urban strategist Rashiq Fataar, founder and CEO of Our Future Cities, discusses the Mother City’s urban future and shares insights on the Cape Town 2040 Think Tank, which has conducted research into the city potentially hosting the Olympic Games one day.

6 Oct 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business

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