TABLE MOUNTAIN: CRIME WARNING FOR HIKERS & TOURISTS

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 16 August 2007 – The Mountain Club of South Africa (Cape Town Section) hereby issues notice to all mountaineers, hikers and tourists that there have been a number of attacks on hikers and tourists on Table Mountain over the last few years and particularly over the last months. Some attacks have been violent. Despite attempts by the Table Mountain National Park Authorities to address the problem, regular attacks still occur.

The Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) was founded in 1891 and is affiliated to the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, the Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA).

This crime warning will be placed on the MCSA’s website and will be forwarded to the UIAA. The crime warning will also be provided to all visiting hikers and tourists that approach the MCSA for advice. Various appropriate safety precautions are provided on the following website: http://3poles.co.za/maketablemountainsafe/. It should be noted however that walking in larger groups, while recommended, is not entirely risk-free.

Source: MCSA capmail Mailing list