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) –…
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…
After a 2019 skiing accident threatened to keep him off his feet forever, WSAR hero David Nel defied the odds, bravely tackling and finishing the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon this…
Western Cape’s guardians of the trails worked overtime this weekend to respond to hikers who had lost their way or found themselves dehydrated and without outdoor essentials across the Peninsula…
When two hikers’ Table Mountain adventure left them stranded on a cliff, they did the right thing, calling on the WSAR rescue team, who formulated a plan that prevented a…
When a 42-year-old firefighter found herself injured on the job, in a remote mountain area on Friday night, her team remained by her side, keeping her safe and sheltered through…
Thanks to Wilderness Search and Rescue and partner teams, Lion’s Head trails were safe, guiding hikers through busy paths during the holiday season. Cape Town, South Africa (05 January…
What was supposed to be a day of outdoor adventure up Table Mountain was quickly cut short by a nasty fall when a 51-year-old hiker missed a step on the…
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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
