Overview
- In a parliamentary reply, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said the proposed N2 barrier may aid situational prevention but cannot replace sustained visible policing or investigative work.
- Sanral and the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure say they were not formally engaged on the proposed wall, raising questions about jurisdiction and approvals along different sections of the route.
- The City has earmarked about R114–R115 million to build an 8–9km, three‑metre‑high barrier along high‑risk stretches near Cape Town International Airport to curb smash‑and‑grabs, stone‑throwing and roadside robberies.
- Officials say stakeholder engagements are under way, with details on contractor appointment and timelines to be announced once agreements are concluded.
- The City plans complementary measures including over 40 new Metro police officers, CCTV, automatic number plate recognition and digital coordination, as Metro Police logged roughly 2,215 N2/R300 incidents in a year, many linked to vehicle breakdowns.