Two separate surveys show strong support and strong opposition to the City of Cape Town’s proposed R114 million N2 wall, intended to protect motorists from criminal attacks and reduce pedestrian fatalities.

eNCA’s recent MarkData election survey asked respondents whether they supported or opposed the N2 wall.

Nearly 70% of respondents of this survey said they were in favour of the wall, while nearly 20% said they were against it.

This is in stark contrast to another poll that has made headlines. An independent report found that nearly 94% of respondents opposed the N2 Edge safety wall project. You can read the full report HERE.

Many of the respondents to this survey said this money would be better spent on education, job creation and housing.

The proposed wall has faced growing scrutiny, with political parties and activists arguing it is a mere “cosmetic intervention” and “political spin.”

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis tabled the N2 Edge safety project in Council on 29 January 2026, allocating R114 million in the adjustment budget.

He said that, besides safety barrier repairs and reinforcements along the N2, from the Baden Powell Road intersection to Bhunga Avenue, the project would bring various safety improvements for adjacent communities, including new pedestrian crossings, improved lighting and access control, and safety barriers for recreational spaces.

The project is scheduled to have its main construction funded in the 2027 financial year. R7 million has been allocated so far for detailed design work, with R108 million planned for the 2026/27 financial year.

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