PRIMATE SOLUTION OP-ED: Baboon-proof logic: Why a Simon’s Town fence is better than removing the Waterfall, Seaforth troops

Dr David Gaynor’s case for a fence, made in 2025, drew interest from several funders, one of whom committed and the proposal went to the Joint Task Team made up of the City of Cape Town, SANParks and CapeNature. The funded fence was turned down and construction of a sanctuary has begun. Here, he sets out why he opposes removing the Waterfall and Seaforth troops before a fence is tried.