Mobility
With regard to recent reports of attacks on motorists along the N2, the R300 and in the Cape Town CBD:
- Whether any plans have been put in place to prevent incidents of stone-throwing, especially in high-risk areas; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
- whether the hotspot stretches of road are actively monitored 24 hours a day; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
These incidents are deeply concerning, and I want to assure you that we are not sitting back in the face of these attacks. Protecting motorists and pedestrians on our roads is a top priority. Yes, plans have been put in place to detect and prevent these incidents.
An integrated operational plan has been activated and brings together the law enforcement agencies i.e Provincial Traffic, SAPS, and the City’ Traffic and Metro Police. This plan specifically targets high-risk corridors where attacks have been reported. These include the R300, N2, N1, N7 and R27, as well as key arterials such as Baden Powell Drive, Jakes Gerwel Drive, Borcherd’s Quarry and Mew Way.
On these routes, joint patrols are being conducted at varying times to increase visibility and deterrence. Beyond “boots on the ground”, we are also utilising technology through the Freeway Management System (FMS) and the broader network of surveillance cameras. These technologies assist with early detection of such incidents and guides law enforcement deployments.
This combination of targeted patrols and real-time monitoring enables us to respond swiftly when incidents occur and provides motorists with greater reassurance that these routes are under active protection.
- Our hotspot routes are under active and continuous surveillance 24/7. The Freeway Management System operates around the clock, with live camera feeds monitored from a central control room on a 24/7 basis. This ensures that any suspicious activity, threats, or actual incidents are picked up immediately and relayed to law enforcement for a rapid response.
In addition to technology, there is a sustained 24-hour patrolling presence by integrated enforcement teams. Provincial Traffic, Metro Police, and City Traffic Services are jointly deployed to cover these corridors at all hours of the day. Patrols are not static - they are dynamically allocated according to risk and incident patterns to maximise their impact. The dual strategy of 24-hour monitoring and integrated patrolling provides both visibility and deterrence, while also ensuring rapid intervention when necessary.
Honourable Speaker, I want to reassure the public that these measures are in place to protect them, and we continue to adapt our strategies as risks evolve to make our roads safer for all who use them.
