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Nicolette Tilley witnessed the rescue team bring down the body of the base jumper at Table Mountain on Monday, January 5
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Tragic base jumping accident claims life on Table Mountain

A tragic base-jumping accident on Table Mountain resulted in a man's death, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and raising safety concerns among the public.

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
Volunteers and community groups highlight crumbling TMNP infrastructure.
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SANParks refutes claims as petition numbers climb

A petition demanding improved safety and maintenance at Table Mountain National Park has reached 10 958 signatures. Activists cite deteriorating trails, neglected facilities, and…

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
A wildfire that began in Deer Park has spread to Devil’s Peak, forcing trail closures as firefighters battle multiple blazes across Cape Town.
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Fires move from Deer Park to Camps Bay

A wildfire in the Deer Park area of Table Mountain National Park has rapidly spread towards Devil’s Peak, prompting emergency measures as firefighters battle extreme conditions.

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read