South Africa welcomed more than a million international tourists in August. That brings the total to more than seven million visitors to SA’s shores this year…so far! South Africa…
In a first for South Africa, a hiker was fitted with a robotic exoskeleton that helped her safely descend a mountain when her own two legs gave in! Cape…
Imagine being stuck on a cliff, alone in the dark, when a voice suddenly comes floating down from the sky… A young hiker trapped high above Newlands wondered whether he…
A simulated mountain rescue has helped WSAR and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway prepare for real emergencies as hiking activity increases. Cape Town, South Africa (30 August 2026) –…
When accepting help gets you home safely. A delayed Friday night rescue up Table Mountain highlighted the importance of allowing rescue teams to intervene as early as possible. Cape…
Grab all the tissues for this one. Pepper went missing. His dad set out to look for him every morning with hope in his heart. An entire search party formed…
Monday evening’s weather on Table Mountain was cold, wet and unforgiving, but the heroes of Wilderness Search and Rescue braved it anyway. They relied on their training, exceptional judgment, technical…
A tourist found herself alone on Table Mountain after dark with 5% battery left on her phone. Teams jumped into action to rescue her. Cape Town, South Africa (25…
Climbers completed multiple summits of Table Mountain in support of wildfire services, rescue teams and conservation initiatives. Cape Town, South Africa (25 May 2026) – The day dawned clear…
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“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
