Home Cape Town’s poorest commuters spend 35% of income getting to work, report finds Cape Town’s poorest commuters spend 35% of income getting to work, report finds Cape Town’s poorest commuters are spending a staggering 35% of their income getting to work,
October 12, 2026 · Image via IOL News. Supplied with the article; rights remain with the copyright holder . A report says South Africa’s lowest-earning commuters spend about 35% of their income on transport, as Cape Town’s housing costs force workers to live far from jobs.
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Published October 12, 2026 
