IntroductionThe following assignment focuses on the social problems affecting the Cape Flats community and also identifies the causes and consequences of the social problem. Social problem is defined as the undesirable social conditions that harm society and affect people's educational, health, economic and political needs and their social well-being. The Cape Flats is a community that faces various social problems ranging from substance abuse to environmental issues. We will focus primarily on poverty in this community. What is poverty? A condition in which the basic needs of an individual or community are not met and the financial resources and necessities to enjoy a minimum standard of living and well-being that is considered adequate are also lacking. be acceptable in societies. Poverty on the Cape Flats Cape Flats is a poverty-stricken community whereby purchasing food has emerged as the primary problem for the poorest residents and also contains the highest unemployment rates in the province. Service delivery remains a major point of contention. Data shows that 15% of families have run out of money to buy food. Black residents prevailed at 23%, while 14% of black families suffered from hunger, 4% of white families also found themselves in the same situation. Causes and prevalence of poverty Poverty is particularly widespread in rural areas and informal settlements, and especially among blacks and people of colour. The following aspects are the causes of poverty in Cape flats. • Lack of access to jobs and illiteracy Lack of access to jobs can be described in two ways: one can be that there is a lack of jobs in this community or that individuals do not have the adequate s……medium of paper ...at the top of the government. It is necessary to create a canter for those who are vulnerable, orphans, women with children and those affected by poverty. These centers will help them learn and be supported with the resources and education they need. • Police Forum In order for crime to decrease, the police will patrol to control those who will commit a crime so that they will be put in prison where they will be rehabilitated from crime and drug addiction centers for drug addicts. The political forum will be connected with the community so that society can participate. • Facilities should be within reach People of the Cape Flats should be able to have access to primary healthcare facilities where they will easily receive services and also receive information regarding their health. their health and hygienic conditions, how they should maintain the health of their community.