IntroductionThe following assignment focuses on the social problems affecting the Cape Flats community and also identifies the causes and consequences of the social problem. A social problem is defined as the set of undesirable social conditions that disrupt society and affect the educational, health, economic and political needs of people and their social well-being. Cape Flats is a community facing various social problems ranging from drug addiction to environmental problems. We will primarily focus on poverty in this community. What is poverty? A condition in which the basic needs of an individual or community are not met and also lacks the financial resources and necessities to enjoy a minimum standard of living and well-being believed to be acceptable in societies . Poverty in the Cape Flats Cape Flats is a poverty-stricken community in which purchasing food has become a major problem for poorer residents and also contains the highest unemployment rates in the province. Service delivery remains a significant area of ​​contention. Data shows that 15 percent of households no longer have money to buy food. Residents of color dominate at 23 percent, while 14 percent of black households experienced hunger and 4 percent of white households also found themselves in the same situation. Causes and prevalence of poverty Poverty is particularly prevalent in rural areas and informal settlements, and particularly among black and colored people. The following aspects are the causes of poverty in the Cape Plains. • Lack of access to employment and illiteracy Lack of access to employment can be described in two ways: there is a lack of employment in this community or individuals do not have the appropriate background. ..... at the top of government. There is a need to create a support center for those who are vulnerable, orphans, children headed by women and those affected by poverty. These centers will help them be educated and helped to equip themselves with the resources and education they need. be rehabilitated from delinquency and drug addiction centers for drug addicts. The political forum will be linked to the community so that society participates. • Facilities should be within easy reach. Cape Flats residents should be able to access primary health facilities where they will easily get services and also get information about their situation. their health and hygiene conditions, how they should maintain the health of their community.