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Borcherds Quarry smash-and-grab puts Cape Town’s proposed safety wall under scrutiny

IOL · 15 October 2026 at 19:00

Borcherds Quarry smash-and-grab puts Cape Town’s proposed safety wall under scrutiny

A reported smash-and-grab near Borcherds Quarry has reopened debate over Cape Town’s proposed R114-million N2 Edge Safety Project, with the DA and FF Plus backing a barrier while BOSA calls for stronger policing and crime-prevention measures.

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