Borcherds Quarry smash-and-grab renews debate over proposed N2 wall

A smash-and-grab took place on Wednesday, October 14, near the Borcherds Quarry turnoff on Cape Town’s N2. Dashcam footage shows two men jumping the central barrier and smashing the window of a blue Renault Sandero to steal belongings before fleeing when the driver of another vehicle accelerated towards them. The incident revived debate over the City of Cape Town’s R114-million N2 Edge Safety Project, discussed that day at a mayoral candidates’ debate. FF Plus councillor Emre Uygun backed the proposal and condemned recurring attacks on the stretch known as the “Hell Run”; Western Cape police had not confirmed whether a case had been opened.