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Trevor Noah
lifestyle

‘Best city in the world’: Trevor Noah tells fans to visit CPT [watch]

Trevor Noah
Celeb News

Trolleys to Table Mountain: Trevor Noah spotted in public again

Table Mountain
Cape Town

England cricketer’s Table Mountain scare: What happened?

Trevor Noah
Celeb News

‘Best city in the world’: Trevor Noah tells fans to visit CPT [watch]

Trevor Noah
Celeb News

Trolleys to Table Mountain: Trevor Noah spotted in public again

Table Mountain
Cape Town

England cricketer’s Table Mountain scare: What happened?

Parking spot
Cape Town

Is this the most scenic ‘parking spot’ on the planet? – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley15-02-2023 12:40

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

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Cape Town

Table Mountain’s ‘first baby’ returns for his 79th birthday

By Sundeeka Mungroo23-01-2023 12:16

David Bester, the first baby to travel to the top – and live – on Table Mountain, returned to the summit to celebrate his 79th birthday.

Boyes Drive fire
News

Fire rages along Boyes Drive in Lakeside – PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley16-01-2023 16:47

A fire in the Lakeside area of Boyes Drive is inching towards houses with motorists told to keep well away.

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News

Body of foreign tourist recovered from TABLE MOUNTAIN

By Virginia Keppler-Young13-01-2023 22:19

Rescue workers and SAPS recover the body of a 58-year-old foreign tourist from Table Mountain.

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Lifestyle

Cape Town: Five EASY BREEZY hiking trails to explore this summer

By James Freemantle09-11-2022 09:15

Cape Town is a popular destination for tourists from around the globe and it’s not hard to see why. Here are five easy hikes to try this summer.

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News

Table Mountain fire: Blaze reportedly ‘100% contained’

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty30-10-2022 08:57

The fire on Table Mountain was reportedly 100% contained on Saturday evening and mop-up operations have since begun.

Table Mountain fire
News

WATCH: Table Mountain fire climbs the slopes

By Storm Simpson29-10-2022 14:32

Ground crews are battling the fire where it is accessible along flat areas of Table Mountain. Aerial support has been provided and more firefighters are on the way.

table mountain fire
News

Table Mountain fire: Cableway suspended as blaze reaches top

By Storm Simpson29-10-2022 11:59

The fire started in Fountain Ravine on the Kasteelpoort side of Table Mountain on Friday night. Firefighting aircraft are on the way.

City of Cape Town load shedding
Offbeat

SA citizens asked to use ‘world’s most unpopular emoji’ – but why?

By Tom Head20-10-2022 11:26

Officials representing Table Mountain have backed a campaign to take the world’s ‘least-used emoji’, and turn it into a local success story.

Cape Town
Lifestyle

Cape Town is Africa’s jewel! But THIS city hosts the best events

By Nokuthula Ngcobo17-10-2022 19:13

Cape Town has once again bagged Africa’s Leading City Destination award but fell short in the Leading Festival and Events category.

snow on table mountain
Weather

Will Table Mountain soon get snow? Here’s what we know so far…

By Tom Head11-08-2022 12:44

There are few things more breathtaking than seeing snow fall on Table Mountain – but are the odds now in our favour?

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News

Table Mountain tragedy: Body of hiker discovered near trail

By Tom Head27-07-2022 08:57

A hike up Table Mountain turned deadly for this victim over the weekend. Police are now examining the mysterious circumstances.

Table Mountain Cableway
News

Table Mountain Cableway shutting down for five weeks for maintenance

By Storm Simpson03-06-2022 14:55

The Table Mountain cableway will grind to a halt at the end of July for maintenance work.

table mountain
Lifestyle

Fancy making Table Mountain your office? Now you can!

By Lorne Philpot11-03-2022 21:00

All digital nomads and remote workers welcome! The new Table Mountain Cableway WiFi Lounge guarantees epic views and free WiFi.

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News

Cape Town: SANParks forewarns on prescribed burns in Table Mountain

By Nokwanda Ncwane24-02-2022 12:39

SANParks advised residents who live near the Table Mountain to keep their windows closed and washing inside on burn days.

Valentine's Day
Lifestyle

Five things to do on Valentine’s Day if you are a singleton [photos]

By Naledi de Wee11-02-2022 12:25

Speed dating, volunteering or learning a new skill. There are several things to do if you’re single on Valentine’s Day. Take a look…

Blue Flag beaches
Travel

Table Mountain National Park: So much more than just the mountain 

By The South African01-02-2022 08:50

The Table Mountain National Park is made up of a host of stunning natural areas and attractions in the broader Cape Town area

Table Mountain hiker
Western Cape

Table Mountain hiker: Body of 53-year-old man retrieved after he fell to death

By Storm Simpson06-01-2022 10:40

The police are investigating after a hiker fell to his death. Fellow hikers alerted the authorities after finding the deceased’s belongings.

Table Mountain National Park
Western Cape

Table Mountain: Hiker who went missing on Wednesday found dead

By Storm Simpson06-01-2022 09:51

A man who went missing on Table Mountain on Wednesday afternoon was later found dead. His body is being retrieved with a helicopter

Desmond Tutu
South Africa

Desmond Tutu: City of Cape Town denies spending millions on lights

By Samantha Riddle29-12-2021 18:19

The City of Cape Town has denied spending millions in order to turn Table Mountian and City Hall purple in a tribute to Desmond Tutu.

Desmond Tutu
News

Desmond Tutu: Table Mountian turns purple in tribute to Archbishop

By Samantha Riddle26-12-2021 17:35

The City of Cape Town is mourning Desmond Tutu’s passing with a huge tribute. Table Mountian itself will be turning purple in remembrance.

birthday
Lifestyle

Believe it ’cause it’s true: Celebrate your birthday for free! [photos]

By Naledi de Wee24-11-2021 15:23

Here are six unique things you can do to celebrate your birthday for free in Cape Town! Whether it’s visiting the aquarium or grabbing a bite to eat, there’s something for everyone!

Sanparks Silvermine dam table mountain missing hiker
Lifestyle

Silvermine Dam closed until further notice after tragic drowning incident

By Erene Roux22-11-2021 10:59

The popular Silvermine Dam in the central section of Table Mountain National Park is currently closed following a drowning incident.

Table Mountain: Please stop doing this when visiting the national park
News

Table Mountain: Please stop doing this when visiting the national park

By Corné van Zyl07-11-2021 23:44

All visitors are urged to refrain from crafting graffiti images, rock packing, as well as the recent booming #challenges on social media.

Cape Town Table Mountain Cableway offering visitors a fast track option
Lifestyle

Table Mountain Cableway: R300 extra can get you to SKIP the queue

By Megan van den Heever01-11-2021 13:50

If you’re planning on visiting Cape Town’s Table Mountain Cableway this festive season you’ll want to pay careful attention to the following…

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