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Death on Table Mountain 6 May 2013

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The body of a man was found in in the vicinity of Grotto Ravine on Table Mountain. He apparently set out on Monday morning, and his body was found on Tuesday. It appears that the man was hiking on his own. [...]

Win a pair of Hi-Tec Altitude Ultra WPI boots

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My experience of Hi-Tec boots and hiking shoes was not great and I switched to Merrell. However, my problems were with the soles — the uppers were top-class! The introduction of Vibram soles to their upper-end models will no doubt mean a first-class offering: I would love to get my hands on a pair of these Hi-Tec Altitude Ultra WPI boots! [...]

April 2013 Wrap-up

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More crime in Table Mountain National Park — more finger-pointing from the various authorities — continued lack of communication to the public: 1 raped Norwegian female student. Bravo SANParks / SAP / Minister of Defence unlike you who who point fingers at each other I am pointing my finger at all of you! [...]

Pick ‘n’ Pay Knysna Oyster Festival to celebrate its Pearl Anniversary in 2013

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South Africa’s biggest lifestyle and sporting event, the Pick ‘n’ Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, will be celebrating its 30th year this year, the Pearl Anniversary! [...]

Legal action against Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve

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I have been to the canyon in Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve where these accidents took place, and remember the one incident from when it was reported in the press years ago. It is truly tragic that lives have been lost, however, I simply do not see how the blame can be shifted to the owners of the Reserve. [...]

Mugging near Kakapo Wreck on Noordhoek Beach, 20 April 2013

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Man stabbed in mugging near Kakapo Wreck on Noordhoek Beach on 20 April 2013. [...]

Foreign student raped on Signal Hill, 06 April 2013

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A foreign student was raped in the early hours of Saturday, 06 April 2013 on Signal Hill. [...]

March 2013 Wrap-up

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After a fairly dismal February, I attacked March with a vengeance. It’s amazing how much motivation you get from committing to events! Garmin Connect reports that I recorded 26 activities for the month as compared to only 6 activities last month. [...]

Sandy Bay Mugging – 22 March 2013

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More crime in the Sandy Bay area on 22 March 2013 reported via email from the Table Mountain Safety Group. [...]

Fire & Fynbos Awareness Day 2013

Fire & Fynbos Awareness Day 2013

VWS have put together a fun family day at Lievland Wine Estate. Fire & Fynbos Awareness Day on 04 May 2013 will include a helicopter and fire-fighting display, snake shows, exhibitions, food stalls, live music and more. [...]