Summary
A plan to build a crime-prevention wall in Cape Town, South Africa, is causing controversy. Residents of a nearby township feel the money for the wall could be better spent on improving basic services like sanitation. The project, known as the N2 Edge, is expected to cost millions and includes additional security measures.
Key Facts
- Thandi Jolingana lives in a shantytown near Cape Town where indoor plumbing is rare.
- The local government announced plans to build a wall along the N2 highway to prevent crime.
- The wall is part of a project called the N2 Edge and will cost up to 180 million rand ($10.8 million).
- The project also includes security cameras, better lighting, and increased police patrols.
- Local residents criticize the plan, saying funds should improve basic services like toilets and housing.
- The area has high crime rates and recently saw military deployment to control violence.
