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The City of Cape Town has been forced to spend R8.5 million on private security amid threats and intimidation against staff in high-risk areas.
Over the current financial year, the City has spent R8.5 million on private security escorts to help protect Water and Sanitations teams while they deliver services to communities.
Two security guards escorting City workers were shot dead last week because protection is their business, say extortionists
The City of Cape Town says it is concerned by the attacks on its staff. Extortionists allegedly murdered two contractor security personnel.
The City of Cape Town pointed the finger at alleged extortionists after two armed security guards escorting city staff carrying out repairs to a sewer pipe in Philippi, Cape Town, were shot dead on Tuesday.