Table Mountain National Park watch groups have warned of a surge in muggings and car break-ins as the festive season draws near.
Incidents were recently reported at Tafelberg Road, Cecilia Forest, Constantia Nek, Scarborough and Kloofnek Corner, where a group of hikers were robbed and their car stolen.
The groups pleaded with mountain users to leave valuables at home, be vigilant and report all criminal activities.
Andre van Schalkwyk of Table Mountain Watch said there was no formal safety plan from SANParks, report the Cape Argus.
However, SANParks spokesperson Lauren Clayton says they’ve been proactive in conducting daily patrols and had fewer than 20 incidents from January to date.
Clayton said SANParks would be revealing its festive season readiness plan next month which would include new developments.
Cape Argus