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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: SA tourism proposes short-term rental rules, raising tax, privacy concerns
Description: The Department of Tourism has invited public comment on a proposed Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals, which could lead to mandatory regulations. The code may allow municipalities to reclassify residential properties as commercial, increasing rates and taxes. Hosts and guests are concerned about privacy, with the code requiring platforms to share user data. The public has 60 days to comment on the proposal