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New Universal Access Walkway at Table Mountain Summit Enhances Inclusivity

South African National Parks (SANParks), in partnership with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC), has opened a Universal Access Walkway at the summit of Table Mountain, improving accessibility for a wider range of visitors. This development marks a significant step in advancing inclusive tourism and universal design at one of South Africa’s most iconic landmarks.…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 28, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Out & About

Hiking safety on Table Mountain during Cableway’s annual maintenance shutdown

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) will temporarily close its operations for annual maintenance from Monday, 28 July to 3 August 2025. All commercial activity at the Upper and Lower Stations will be closed to the public. While the cable cars might not be operating, the mountain and surrounds remains accessible and ready to welcome…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 24, 20250Comments

Out & About

Fire Season 2023: Stay safe on Table Mountain

November in Cape Town marks the start of the annual fire season. This seven-month period brings the warm and windy weather, ideal conditions for wildfires. Being safe and responsible when enjoying the outdoor environment becomes even more important during this time. "Our own team have been working long and hard to get everything ready for an…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 6, 20230Comments

Food & Wine

INTRODUCING GUARDIAN AFRICAN GIN – A DOUBLE GOLD GUARDIAN OF NATURE (CUSTOS NATURAE)

Guardian African Gin, a new distinctly African interpretation of craft gin, has been honoured with Double Gold at the 2021 SA Craft Gin Awards which celebrate and promote the finest craft gins distilled in South Africa. This prestigious accolade followed hot on the heels of a Highly Commended award at The Gin Guide Awards, the…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 24, 20220Comments

Let's talk Business

TABLE MOUNTAIN WATCH DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM SANPARKS OVER SAFETY RISKS

Yet more attacks in Table Mountain National Park - do we have to wait for yet another death we before see action? At their media junket in at end February 2021 SANParks made much of the R2bn Mission Area Joint Operations Centre (MAJOC) which they would be launching at some yet to be disclosed future…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 11, 20210Comments

Out & About

TABLE MOUNTAIN PERMITS AND ACCESS FEES – ON WHOSE AUTHORITY?

Friends of Table Mountain questions the legality of the SANParks’ access system – and the exclusion it creates Aside from hiking and trail running by yourself or with a small group, there’s little you can do for free anymore in Table Mountain National Park. Friends of Table Mountain says this raises a host of questions…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 30, 20200Comments