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Crime concerns persist on Table Mountain despite decrease in incidents
Crime on Table Mountain remains a significant concern for both visitors and locals, with reports of frequent muggings and other…
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2 suspects arrested for pickpocketing at Signal Hill
2 suspects arrested for pickpocketing at Signal Hill! As Cape Town experiences a surge in both local and international visitors…
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Festive season: SANParks urges visitors to be vigilant while enjoying outdoor activities
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging visitors to remain vigilant and prioritize safety while enjoying outdoor activities during…
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Table Mountain Cableway suspended until further notice after garage fire
Table Mountain Cableway suspended until further notice after garage fire! The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) announced the temporary…
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How missing American hiker’s lifeless body was found on Table Mountain
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that a missing hiker, who was presumed to be lost on Table…
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Hikers warned to avoid trails amid Table Mountain maintenance work
Hikers have been warned to avoid trails on Table Mountain as maintenance work on the cableway continues. The Table Mountain…
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Table Mountain cable car closed until September 1
The Table Mountain cable car is currently closed until September 1, during which period all commercial operations will cease. This…
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company says free cable car birthday rides can be redeemed after maintenance done
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company said that South Africans celebrating their birthdays while operations are suspended would not lose…
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Several Table Mountain hiking trails closed as firefighting efforts continue
Several hiking trails on Table Mountain have been closed due to fires in the area. Due to wind changes, overnight…
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Firefighters hope cooler weather aids efforts to extinguish Table Mountain fire
Western Cape fire crews are battling a number of fire fronts. In the metro, firefighting efforts continue on Table Mountain.…
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens closed after lightning strikes spark fires on Cape mountains
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on Sunday following veld fires in the nearby vicinity. South…
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SANParks assures Cape Town residents that controlled fires not a cause for alarm
SANParks has assured the public that controlled fires are no cause for alarm after a blaze on the slopes of…
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SANParks conducts controlled burn on slopes of Table Mountain
You’re forgiven if you thought there was another fire on the slopes of Table Mountain on Wednesday morning. Officials from…
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Petition for more policing in Table Mountain National Park handed to Parliament
Friends of Table Mountain handed over a petition at the gates of Parliament on Thursday evening to call for more…
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CTIA records 30K arrivals in Cape Town a day since start of December
The festive season has been good for the Cape Town airport, which has recorded over 30,000 visitors every day since…
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Cape Town tackles Table Mountain safety issues
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith will this morning be hiking on…
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City of Cape Town warns tourism jobs may at risk if crime at tourist attractions not tackled
The City of Cape Town has warned that tourism jobs may be on the line if nothing is done about…
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Festive season: Cape Town to beef up security around tourist hotspots
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the city was on track for a record-breaking festive season, with thousands of tourists…
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Tips to play it safe as the annual fire season gets under way
With November marking the start of the annual fire season in Cape Town, residents have been encouraged to do their…
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South Africans urged to vote for Table Mountain in World Travel Awards
South Africans have been urged to use the next three weeks to vote for Table Mountain to take top honours…
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Search ongoing for missing Julie Goodness in Cape Town
A search is underway for a missing woman in Cape Town. Thirty-eight-year-old, Julie Goodness, was last seen leaving her home…
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City of Cape Town urging South Africans to vote for Mother City in World Travel Awards
The City of Cape Town urged South Africans to start casting their votes in the World Travel Awards: Africa Region…
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Boyes Drive fire contained on section of Table Mountain
Firefighters on Monday battled and contained a blaze above a section of Table Mountain. The fire raged on the mountain…
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Cable car ride suspended as firefighters battle Table Mountain blaze
Table Mountain’s cable car service has been suspended as a fire sweeps towards the upper cable station and the Platteklip…
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Actress Buhle Samuels dishes out hot Bikini looks – Pictures
At this point, there is no debate that Cape Town, Western Cape is the best place to go and have…
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Update: Ou Kaapse Weg wildfire contained, but situation remains volatile
Cape Town’s emergency services say the wildfire on Table Mountain’s Ou Kaapse Weg has been contained but the situation remains…
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SAPS: Table Mountain hiker fell to his death
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed the death of a hiker on Table Mountain and said the man fell…
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Missing hiker found dead on Table Mountain
The body of a hiker who went missing yesterday, has been found on Table Mountain. According to the Wilderness Search…
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Table Mountain and City Hall lit up in purple in honour of Archbishop Tutu
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced on Sunday that the City of Cape Town will light up Table Mountain and City Hall…
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SA tourism on edge with double impact of virus and riots
Graced with rolling vineyards, bountiful big game, the iconic Table Mountain, endless sandy beaches, and vast cultural riches, South Africa…
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Covid-19 & protests a double impact on SA tourism
Graced with rolling vineyards, bountiful big game, the iconic Table Mountain, endless sandy beaches and vast cultural riches, South Africa…
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Cape Town fires did not start naturally – report
There’s no evidence at this point indicating that the raging fire that laid bare tracts of land on Table Mountain…
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Cape Town fire: Rhodes Memorial restaurant in need of help after wildfire destruction
The employees of the Rhodes Memorial Restaurant and Tea Garden, which was gutted in last week’s wild fire, are bracing…
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Suspect accused of starting Table Mountain fire granted bail
Tears welled up in Frederick Mhangazo’s eyes after his release on bail following his arrest during the Table Mountain blaze.…
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University of CT library removes what’s left of its historic material
UCT’s Jagger Reading Room received a much-needed boost to save what is left of their historic material yesterday. The Jagger…
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EFF opens case against CPUT over alleged negligence in handling fire threat
The EFF Student Command at CPUT’s District Six campus opened a case with police yesterday, alleging negligence against the institution’s…
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University of CT: Library losses will be deeply felt across our communities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is feeling the devastation of the loss of significant institutional assets which were lost…
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University of CT students staying in residences able to return from Thursday
University of Cape Town (UCT) students will be able to return to their residences from Thursday. The university said that…
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Students mourn thousands of antiquities lost in Cape Town fire
It was no ordinary library. The University of Cape Town’s Jagger Reading Room, destroyed by a runaway fire this week,…
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Case against man accused of starting Cape Town fire postponed
The case against a man arrested in connection with starting a fire on Table Mountain has been postponed. The 35-year-old…
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Man accused of setting Cape Town fire appears in court
A man arrested in connection with starting a fire on Table Mountain made a brief appearance in the Cape Town…
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UCT counting cost of devastation following Cape Town fires
Historical items have been lost after wildfires ravaged parts of the University of Cape Town on Sunday. The fire broke…
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Samwu against decision to dismiss 525 CT firefighters over unlawful strike
Many of the firefighters risking their lives to bring Cape Town’s devastating Table Mountain fire under control are doing so…
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Old Mutual manager Lisette Lombard escapes death during Cape Town fire
Lisette Lombard, communications manager at Old Mutual Insure, was lucky to escape with her life while on a trail run…
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Raging fire damages section of Rhodes Memorial Restaurant
A part of the Rhodes Memorial Restaurant on the slopes of Table Mountain has been destroyed by a fire that…
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More evacuations ordered as Table Mountain fire rages on
Four firefighters have been injured while battling a blaze on the slopes of Table Mountain. The flames have gutted several…
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CT firefighters continue to battle blaze
Firefighters are bracing for yet another difficult morning on Monday, as they try to extinguish the flames in Cape Town.…
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Photos: Inside Pepperclub Hotel where AKA and Nelli spent their last hours together
The country is still reeling with shock after rapper AKA’s fiancée Anele “Nelli” Tembe fell to her death from the…
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Trail runner found dead after plunging down Table Mountain
A trail runner, who slipped and fell on Table Mountain, was found dead. He had plunged at least 60m after…
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Table Mountain killer Blessing Bveni sentenced to life plus 33 years in prison
A man convicted of murders and knife attacks on Table Mountain was on Wednesday sentenced to life in prison. The…
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