Cape storm brews over development plans for rhino king's land

Proposed cluster housing on property deemed to have 'very high sensitivity for animal species' has locals concerned

20 April 2025 - 00:00

By Bobby Jordan

Ten years ago wildlife conservationist John Hume agreed to sell a big chunk of Cape Town mountainside to expand Table Mountain National Park – on condition he keep part of it for himself.

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