Cape Town wants to borrow R4 billion

Die Vryburger

Cape Town wants to borrow R4 billion
Cape Town wants to borrow R4 billion. Photo: Die Vryburger

The DA controlled Cape Town metro wants to borrow R4 billion over the next three years to fund its capital projects.

The council does not want to use its own funds, as it will apparently place a burden on the city’s taxpayers. Interest will be calculated at 8,45% over a period of 15 years.

Economists say that if you have money to spend and you are going to borrow money at an interest rate, it’s difficult to explain.

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