Table Mountain National Park
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Table Mountain National Park records increase in visitors in December
Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) experienced a significant increase in visitors this past festive season, with more people making use…
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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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TMNP says reports suggesting growing criminality on Table Mountain are misleading
Table Mountain National Park has described reports suggesting there was growing criminal activity on the mountain as misleading. It said…
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SANParks urges hikers to be in groups and obey safety instructions after tourist death
South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging hikers to hike in groups and obey safety instructions after an American tourist…
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SANParks: Some Western Cape tourist attractions closed off due to inclement weather
Some tourist attractions in Western Cape have also been affected by the inclement weather in the province. According to the…
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Skeleton Gorge fire in the Table Mountain National Park largely contained
A fire at Skeleton Gorge in the Table Mountain National Park has largely been contained. Officials from the park said…
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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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Watch: Dwelling damaged as hot wind fans fire near Kalk Bay
Firefighters are currently battling yet another fire, this time near Kalk Bay, where Boyes Drive has been closed to traffic.…
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Fire breaks out on Table Mountain
City of Cape Town firefighters were trying to bring a fire that broke out near the cable car station under…
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Cape Town firefighters battle blaze near Ocean View
City of Cape Town firefighters are responding to a fire on the mountain slopes between Da Gama and Ocean View.…
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Wildfire scorches 1140 hectares in Simon’s Town
The Table Mountain National Park authorities say the ongoing wildfire in the Simon’s Town area has ravaged approximately 1140 hectares…
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SANParks assures Table Mountain security strengthened
Table Mountain National Park said people can rest assured that safety and security on the mountain has been intensified. The…
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Traditional medicine store owner arrested after several fox skins & elephant foot for muthi found
After a four-month operation, the owner of a traditional medicine store in Cape Town has been arrested after police confiscated…
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Table Mountain cable car closing for 2-week maintenance
The Table Mountain National Park warned visitors ahead the of a two-week closure of the cable car facility. It said…
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3 poachers arrested for harvesting rock lobster in Table Mountain Marine Protected Area
Three suspected poachers have been arrested, and their vessel seized for allegedly harvesting dozens of live West Coast rock lobsters…
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Firefighters battling blaze in Simon’s Town
Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service is battling another blaze. The fire started on Monday morning in Simon’s Town above…
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WATCH: Firefighters continue to battle Cape Town fires
At least four firefighters have been injured while battling a runaway veld fire in Cape Town that started on Sunday…
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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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Body of man who disappeared while hiking at Silvermine found
The body of a man who disappeared while hiking at Silvermine Nature Reserve in Cape Town a part of the…
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SANParks counts millions lost due to hard lockdown
South African National Parks (SANParks) is counting the cost of months of hard lockdown, saying the COVID-19 pandemic had cost…
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Two men suspected of attacking hikers in TMNP to appear in court
Two men suspected of attacking hikers at the Table Mountain National Park are scheduled to appear in the Simonstown Magistrates…
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Hiker falls off mountain in Cape Town nature reserve
A hiker who fell off a mountain in the Silvermine Nature Reserve in Cape Town had a near brush with…
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Firefighters rush to contain blazes cropping up in Cape Town
70 firefighters and three helicopters have been dispatched by the Table Mountain National Park to attend to wildlife in Red…
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SANParks pilot suffers minor injuries after helicopter crash
A South African National Parks (SANParks) helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the helicopter being flown lost control while taking…
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Table Mountain National Park roads closed for Level 4 exercise
Access to roads leading to mountain’s national park have been closed following an influx of Capetonians taking advantage of Level…
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Fire on Lion’s Head contained, but road closures remain
The fire on Lion’s Head has been contained, with just certain spots being monitored, mayoral committee member for safety and…
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