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Fallen trees and branches are seen around the Forest Link walkway in Cape Town due to inclement weather in this image captured on 11 May 2026.
The Table Mountain National Park has implemented temporary closures in several sections of the park due to inclement weather conditions.
SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, says parks’ Cape Region, including Agulhas, Bontebok, Tankwa Karoo and West Coast National Park remain open but are currently on high alert.
Louw has urged visitors to remain cautious around rivers, streams, mountain paths and coastal areas.
“In the interest of public safety, the following areas and facilities are temporarily closed until further notice: Forest Link Walkway, Boulders Penguin Colony Oudekraal Picnic Site Lion’s Head Summit, Signal Hill Precinct, Deer Park Trails, Newlands Picnic Site, Cecilia Forest Trails, Constantia Nek Trails, Tokai Picnic Site Tokai Trails (upper and lower sections) and Silvermine Gates and Picnic Site. Funicular and Shuttle services have been suspended in the Cape of Good Hope.”
“Park management teams are actively responding to multiple weather-related incidents and impacts including fallen trees and branches, flooding and water-related damage, hazardous trail and pathway conditions and wildlife rescue and monitoring operations are in place where necessary,” adds Louw.
Inclement weather conditions sweeping through the Western Cape:
