Crimes against women on Table Mountain rise 70%

Increase in crime against women

Crimes against women recorded an increase of 19 per cent for the month of April, while crimes against children dropped by 4 per cent. The statistics were highlighted by the Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu, during his monthly press conference yesterday. Of the 233 cases of crimes against women received, 47 per cent were committed in domestic settings, mostly by spouses or partners. 89 per cent of the reports were assault-related, while 11 pe…

Crimes against women on Table Mountain rise 70%

Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has long been one of Cape Town’s crown jewels, attracting tourists, hikers, and locals to its breathtaking views and hiking trails, reports Cape {town} Etc. However, a sinister trend has emerged that casts a shadow over this iconic landmark. This year alone, from 1 January to 16 May 2025, there have been 78 recorded criminal attacks on TMNP, with women representing more than double the victims. Shockingly, the…