Urban Infrastructure

Cape Town is taking direct action to address violent crime along a dangerous stretch of the N2 highway near its airport by planning a R180 million security wall, despite the road being a national government responsibility. While this physical barrier is a critical interim measure for motorist safety, critics rightly argue it is not a complete solution without sustained, visible policing and surveillance to prevent criminals from simply adapting. The project highlights a significant failure of higher-level authorities and underscores how persistent violent crime is actively damaging the city’sContinue Reading