Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa

Atlantis has seen better days. Once a bustling industrial hub, this town of 67,491 people now struggles with high unemployment and rampant crime. The government's efforts to revive the local economy, including over 1 billion rand in investment, have had limited success - only 3% of the original companies remain. Bureaucratic headaches like slow building approvals and development fees continue to hamper business. For those seeking an affordable but gritty working-class community on the outskirts of Cape Town, Atlantis may be worth a look. But the town's persistent challenges make it a tough sell for most.