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Cape Town tackles Table Mountain safety issues

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith will this morning be hiking on Table Mountain to highlight issues of safety. They will be hiking with the tourism safety officers. There have been several attacks including armed robberies of tourists, hikers, athletes and cyclists on Table Mountain and surrounds, leading to various organisations calling for more urgent interventions.

Table Mountain National Park says special operations are conducted in partnership with SANParks, the South African Police Service and City of Cape Town law enforcement.Last month, SANParks launched its first annual safety and awareness campaign of the festive season at Table Mountain National Park.

Twelve rangers are on duty in the northern section daily, along with environmental and tourism monitors. Park authorities say they are also focusing on fire safety and other park-related issues.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Mfana Kah Gogo to return to school next year.

Mfana Kah Gogo plans to return to school in 2024 after taking a year break to focus on music. “There’s a lot that I have learned about the music industry during the gap year. I learned much more about the business of music and got to be hands-on with my brand. But I also got to save some money so that I can be able to pay for my fees next year,” he told Zimoja.

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