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Jazz Once United Cape Town. Now It's Driving Its Economy.

A legacy of resistance is becoming an engine for jobs, education, and sustainable tourism.

Jazz Once United Cape Town. Now It's Driving Its Economy.

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October 28, 2025

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Ikenna Onwumere
Ikenna Onwumere

Ikenna is a Contributing Researcher and Writer at Susinsight.

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Southern Africa

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South Africa

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SDGs:

Economic GrowthSustainable CitiesQuality Education

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Abdullah IbrahimBasil CoetzeeBokani DyerCape JazzCape Town International Convention CenterCape Town International Jazz FestivalCommunity VenuesCultural HeritageEconomic ImpactEducation

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