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Tourist said Cape Town scenery was so striking it made her question the mood of the city itself, noting: “At one point I was like, can you even be sad in Cape Town?”
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
Video

WATCH: Tourist says Cape Town is “the most beautiful city”, but her food review divides opinion

A tourist shares her two-week adventure in Cape Town, praising its stunning views and vibrant atmosphere while offering a candid critique of the city's food scene. Her…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The sign at Table Mountain National Park Kloof Corner as you head towards the starting point for the India Venster Trail.
TABLE MOUNTAIN

Bear Grylls tackles the treacherous India Venster trail

Experience the thrill as Bear Grylls navigates the perilous India Venster trail, seeking refuge in a hidden cave amidst the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa.

  • Leah Samuels
2 min read
Runners and hikers will ascend Platteklip Gorge, Table Mountain not just for personal endurance, but for a greater community cause, in the annual Cableway Charity Challenge, tomorrow, Saturday, May 9.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Join the Cableway Charity Challenge: Upcycled Medals for a greater cause

Discover how the Cableway Charity Challenge not only tests endurance but also uplifts communities through upcycled medals, crafted from the history of Table Mountain's cableway.…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The walkway enables visitors using wheelchairs, as well as those with prams or mobility challenges, to experience the summit safely and comfortably.
SANPARKS NEWS

New universal access walkway opens at Table Mountain summit

A new Universal Access Walkway at the summit of Table Mountain marks a significant step towards enhancing accessibility for visitors, promoting inclusive tourism through…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Cape Town Tourism is celebrating a significant global achievement, taking home Gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its outstanding campaign, My Cape Town, in the category of Best Branded Content - Best Visual Storytelling Series.
AWARD WINNING

Cape Town Tourism's My Cape Town campaign triumphs with gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards

Cape Town Tourism's My Cape Town campaign has achieved global acclaim, winning Gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for Best Visual Storytelling. This award highlights the power…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Table Mountain National Park updates its visitor verification and indemnity processes.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Discover the new digital verification and indemnity processes at Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park is set to enhance visitor experience with new digital verification and indemnity processes, streamlining access and ensuring accurate tariff…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Late artist Vetkat's partner and founder of the Vetkat Art Foundation, Belinda Kruiper, speaks about one of her late husband's paintings that represents the pandemic
EXHIBITION

The VetKat Art Exhibition: A tribute to Khoisan heritage at the top of Table Mountain

Explore the new art exhibition at Table Mountain, honouring the life and work of VetKat 'Regopstaan' Kruiper, a 'Living National Treasure' whose art bridges ancient Khoisan…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
3 min read
The Cableway Charity Challenge has moved to Sunday May 11 due to adverse weather forecasts this Saturday
WEATHER FORECAST

Cableway Challenge moved due to weather warning

Challenge now set for Sunday May 11.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
The Cableway charity challenge will take place on Saturday May 10.
CABLE

Cableway medal a meaningful token of participation

Each participant of the Cableway Charity Challenge will get receive a medal made from the retired track rope cable once used by Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC).

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
A man was arrested for robbery following a joint operation on Table Mountain on April 1
TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

'Robber' arrested on Table Mountain

A breakthrough arrest on Table Mountain has netted a suspect with an imitation firearm linked to multiple robbery cases, following coordinated efforts by police, SANParks and…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
6 min read
The draft LSDF intends to transform the Cape Town CBD into a more people-centred environment with urban design interventions to improve mobility and access for pedestrians, efforts to optimise heritage areas, and improving the public realm with interventions along Long, Loop, and Bree Street.
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Have your say on plans for CBD

The City of Cape Town has unveiled an ambitious CBD transformation plan and are seeking public input until May 11.

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read
Zaariah Leonard and Tharwah Thomas from Manenberg, who helped create the bench, enjoy the fruits of their labour.
BENCH

Safe space bench unveiled on Table Mountain

BRAVERock Girls from Manenberg are creating safe spaces and fostering sisterhood through the unveiling of a vibrant mosaic bench.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
5 min read
Camps Bay police, together with Camps Bay NGO Ignisive, took pupils from Bishops School of Skills up Table Mountain to show them that there are opportunities beyond their circumstances. Pictured are the pupils, teachers and representatives of Ignisive and Camps Bay SAPS
COMMUNITY COHESION

Empowering marginalised youth

Camps Bay Police and Ignisive inspire pupils to pursue their dreams through outreach programmes.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
5 min read
A suspect was arrested in connection with the fire on Table Mountain, which had been contained by Sunday evening. Picture: SANParks
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Suspect arrested in connection with Table Mountain fire

The Platteklip Gorge trail and contour path across the front face of Table Mountain will remain closed until further notice. A fire that broke out on Table Mountain on Sunday has…

  • Tauriq Hassen
1 min read