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A hiker has died after suffering critical injuries in a fall near Bailey’s Kloof in Muizenberg on Sunday, December 28, despite the efforts of rescue and medical teams.
HIKER

Hiker dies after fall near Muizenberg as rescuers respond to multiple mountain incidents

A hiker has died after suffering critical injuries in a fall near Bailey’s Kloof in Muizenberg on Sunday, December 28, despite the efforts of rescue and medical teams.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Rescue teams respond to a serious hiking incident above Baileys Kloof in Muizenberg, where a man was airlifted to hospital after falling on the mountain.
HIKER

Hiker airlifted to hospital after fall in Muizenberg

A hiker was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a dramatic fall on a mountain trail in Muizenberg, prompting urgent rescue efforts.

  • Murray Swart
2 min read
A multi-agency response led to the arrest of two suspects following reports of a mugging on Signal Hill late on Tuesday afternoon, December 23.
MUGGING

Two suspects arrested after reported mugging on Signal Hill

A multi-agency response led to the arrest of two suspects following reports of a mugging on Signal Hill late on Tuesday afternoon, December 23.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
A SANParks helicopter hovered over the steep slopes of Lion’s Head in the Table Mountain National Park on Thursday morning as rescuers recovered the body of a hiker who died after a fall.
HIKE

German hiker dies after fall on Lion’s Head trail

A hiker died after falling from one of the trails on Lion’s Head in the Table Mountain National Park on Thursday morning, December 18.

  • Own Correspondent
1 min read
The South African National Parks (SANParks) rangers and security forces, supported by drones, are searching for three armed suspects above Camps Bay.
HIKINGSAFETY

Safety alert: Avoid Camps Bay hiking trails due to armed suspects

SANParks issues a safety alert for hikers in Camps Bay, urging them to avoid trails due to an ongoing search for armed suspects.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) sea, air, and mountain (SEAM) team members foiled a robbery at the weekend.
CRIMEPREVENTION

Rangers foil robbery and apprehend car break-in suspect

A Malawian man was arrested for possessing a dangerous weapon after a robbery was foiled on Pat's Track hiking trail in Cape Town.

  • Fouzia Van Der Fort
2 min read