Private security guards sent in to patrol Lion’s Head

Cobra unit's sponsors say they will help to improve safety on the mountain

02 June 2024 - 00:00

Private security guards have been deployed within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) amid frustration at the government’s ability to combat crime at the prime tourist destination in Cape Town...

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