The Latest Breaking News from Table Mountain

‘That’s a losing battle’: baboon incursions cause tense human-wildlife standoff in Cape Town

Animal rights activists disagree with authorities on how best to handle boom in primate population near Table Mountain

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

Celebrated wingsuit pilot killed in BASE jump stunt at South Africa’s Table Mountain

Brendan Weinstein was killed during a prohibited jump at the famous landmark, reportedly plunging 1,000ft feet but failing to pull up in time

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Cape Town to host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, with Table Mountain's trails set to "pose a stern challenge to elite runners"

This is the first time the prestigious races will come to Africa

Advnture · Aug 15, 2025

Iconic South African hiking trails closed after fierce Table Mountain wildfire

A raging wildfire has scarred large areas of Cape Town's Table Mountain but now appears to be under control

Advnture · Feb 24, 2025

City break to safari: actor Luke Evans on the perfect southern African itinerary

From climbing Table Mountain to spotting giraffes, here’s why everybody should put the Cape Town to Botswana route on their bucket list

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025

SA20: MI Cape Town triumph in Cape Derby with 33-run victory over Paarl Royals

MI Cape Town delighted a packed Newlands crowd with a dominant 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of the SA20 Season 3 on Monday. Against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over Table Mountain, the home side delivered a near-flawless performance to claim the derby…

The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025

Prince William takes early-morning nature walk near South Africa's Table Mountain

Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

William meets young conservationists on Table Mountain viewpoint visit

The Prince of Wales took in the sights of Cape Town when he hiked partway up Signal Hill, and discussed the importance of biodiversity.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024

Africa holds ‘special place in my heart’ says William before Earthshot ceremony

Cape Town’s Table Mountain and other landmarks will be lit up green during Earthshot Week.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

American woman, 20, found dead on South Africa’s Table Mountain after tracking app stopped working

The 20-year-old’s tracking device stopped working from the moment she left her residence

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024