A desperate situation on the trails near Porterville ended with a collective sigh of relief on Sunday evening after an elderly couple was rescued from life-threatening heat. Cape Town,…
Trail runner Stephanie Crossland will be running to raise funds for Cape Town’s mountain heroes in May. Little did she know that this month, she’d actually become one! Cape…
When the fierce Cape winds cut two hiking tourists’ mountain adventure short, dedicated rescuers braved the dark to bring them safely home. Cape Town, South Africa (22 January 2026)…
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…
From technical stretcher carries on Lion’s Head to helicopter evacuations in Jonkershoek, Wilderness Search and Rescue teams have faced a demanding start to the year as they battle both unforgiving…
When a teenage boy suffered an unexpected snakebite in the remote part of the Cederberg mountains, a hiking trip instantly became a race against time – a challenge his group…
An 18-year-old survives an unexpected storm in the Jonkershoek mountains. He was rescued safely after unexpected weather turned a hike into a test. Western Cape, South Africa (14 July…
A dedicated blend of professionals and volunteers demonstrated commitment and heroism when they responded to three separate emergency incidents in challenging winter conditions this past Sunday, ensuring the safe return…
She faced her fear and conquered it 64 times over! Tania Morkel, lovingly called “Table Mountain’s Iron Lady,” has triumphantly completed a breathtaking 64-day challenge, motivated by her recovery from…
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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
