64-Year-Old Woman Summits Iconic Table Mountain Peaks 64 Times In 64 Consecutive Days To Raise Money
Tania Morkel raised over R125,000 by summiting Table Mountain 64 times in 64 days – just 18 months after nearly dying on it.
Update From SANParks On The Devastating Table Mountain Fires
SANParks is calling on Capetonians to continue avoiding all hiking and mountain biking trails and to steer clear of the Silvermine, Tokai, and Boyes Drive areas.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Towards the recognition of Table Mountain as a ‘living’ entity, Inside China’s cosmetic surgery boom, New app to track GBV cases launched, State expected to conclude its case in Joshlin Smith trial, and Who will be the next Pope?
Italy Joins Japan, Nepal, Peru, Spain, And Portugal By Enforcing New Hiking Regulations To Combat Overtourism
The new measures, rolled out in the famous Cinque Terre National Park, are designed to ensure safety and preserve one of Italy’s most beloved coastal landscapes.
Update On The City Of Cape Town’s Fog Harvesting Plans [Video]
Studies have measured yearly fog precipitation on Table Mountain at triple the average yearly rainfall recorded in Cape Town.
German Tourist Falls Victim To Shocking Attack At Table Mountain National Park
The man and his wife were reportedly ambushed by three suspects on Thursday, with the ordeal leaving him robbed and stabbed in the face.
SANParks Rolls Out New Initiatives For Safe Holiday Season In National Parks
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has unveiled a range of measures set to enhance visitor experiences across its 21 national parks, all in anticipation of the 2024 festive season.
UPDATE: Fire At Table Mountain Cableway Leaves 400 People Stuck On Mountain [Video]
Good thing too in this heat and wind. Summer is here, and so is fire season, unfortunately.
The Table Mountain Cableway Will Celebrate Its 95th Anniversary This Friday
Ninety-five years after the first visitors travelled to the top of Table Mountain in a wooden cable car, the world-famous Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company is still providing visitors from near and far with a memory and a lasting experience.
Missing US Hiker’s Body Found On Devil’s Peak
Cheuvront’s father, Steve, confirmed on Facebook that her body had been found after authorities were alerted to her disappearance.
You’re Going To Need A SANParks ‘My Activity Permit’ To Walk Your Dog In Table Mountain National Park Areas
Anyone engaging in specific recreational activities within the park, such as horse-riding, dog-walking, cycling, paragliding, hang gliding, and sport climbing, will need the permit.
Friday Morning Spice
Labour set for UK election landslide, Greece introduces six-day working week, Rassie waxes lyrical about ‘windgat’ Irish, New species of hallucinogenic mushrooms discovered in Southern Africa, and British teen Oliver Bearman signs for Haas F1 team.
Global Survey Ranks South Africa As The 10th Most Beautiful Country In The World
Surprisingly the only African country to make the top 20 (though Namibia received a fair few nominations), South Africa is undeniably stunning and as such was ranked as the 10th most beautiful country in the world.
Table Mountain National Park Still Has Fire Hot Spots, Runner Gets Caught In Smoke [Video]
Hiking trails along Table Mountain remain closed due to the fire burning high up on the slopes.
Did You See The Intense Day-Time Lightning On Saturday? [Images]
TMNP cautioned hikers and runners to avoid some areas within the Table Mountain National Park area affected by the fires caused by the lightning from Saturday.
Take On Table Mountain’s Platteklip Gorge In The 2024 Cableway Charity Challenge
Cape Tonians are urged to climb Platteklip Gorge as many times as you can between sunrise and sunset – all to raise funds for some very worthy causes.
Thursday Morning Spice
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emission, Europe’s space agency prepares to blot out the Sun, Matrix returning for a fifth movie, Kaizer Chiefs’ Luke Fleurs shot & killed, Japanese people could all be called Sato by 2531, and The case for marrying older men.
Why Alex De Bruin Thinks Jo’burgers Should Visit The Mount Nelson
She is a graceful old lady, daubed in an iconic shade of pink and set in a verdant garden with Table Mountain enveloping her in a rectangular sandstone border.
Senior Hiker Found Dead On Table Mountain After Getting Lost Near The Cableway Station
WSAR said they extend their heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of the deceased at this sad time.
Has Anyone Else Noticed The Huge Rockfall On Table Mountain?
It appears as if a massive chunk of cliff just dropped the few hundred metres to the slope below, and the colour of the debris, as well as little vegetation growing over it, suggests it’s relatively new.
Table Mountain On Fire As TMNP Said Surge In Cape Town Fires Caused By “Deliberate Malicious Intent” [Videos]
SANParks request that the public continue to be vigilant and report any fires or suspicious activity immediately.
Friday Morning Spice
Software giant paid for SA govt officials to play golf in New York, North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020, Dakar Rally highlights, SAAF Museum’s open day at Ysterplaat Air Force Base, Ex-Trump aide reveals ‘scary’ moments he wanted people killed, and Table Mountain welcomes 31 millionth visitor.
Amazing Video Of A Helicopter Rescue On Table Mountain Reminds Us Of The Heroes Who Will Be Working This December Holidays
Whether you’re a tourist thinking sandals and socks and a half-litre Coke Zero will suffice for Plattekloof Gorge or a TikTokker wanting to parkour over the fynbos, when you inevitably get in trouble, these guys will be there.
“We Really Need To Do Something To Stop This” – Petition Launched In Response To Escalating Crime Around Table Mountain
The Cape Town community group, Friends of Table Mountain, has launched a petition calling for immediate action to be taken to stop the escalating crime around the slopes of Table Mointain, Lion’s Head, and Signal Hill.
A Good Start! Two Alleged Knife-Wielding Robbers Arrested On Table Mountain
The promising start to making our mountain safer was thanks to a collaboration between SAPS’ newly reformed Table Mountain Safety Forum and the City of Cape Town law enforcement tourism unit.
Friends of Lion’s Head Plan Peaceful Protest To Draw Attention To Security On Table Mountain
If you want to show support for taking our mountain back from the human predators that spoil a natural wonder for everyone, you can join The Friends of Friends of Lion’s Head on 1 December.
British Trail Runner Withdraws From Cape Town RMB Ultra-Trail After Being Mugged On Table Mountain
A British long-distance runner, Tom Evans, has announced his withdrawal from the forthcoming RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town race after becoming the latest victim in the scourge of Table Mountain attacks.
Australian Hiker Airlifted To Safety After Collapsing On Table Mountain
The WSAR teams of professionals and volunteers ascended the iconic mountain as soon as a group of hikers reported that one of their members had collapsed.
Keen To Head Back Into The Mountains? Consider These Popular Areas Wrecked By The Heavy Rain
South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that the park’s infrastructure and natural vegetation had taken a knock, leading to dangerous conditions for hikers and trail runners.
US Woman Goes Missing In Cape Town As Search Still Continues For Missing German Tourist
The disappearance of a loved one must be the worst experience of anyone’s life, so if you are reading this, spread the word and help get these people back to their families.