UKID - Upper Kenilworth Improvement District

16/08/2026

🚧 Platteklip Gorge Trail Maintenance Notice 🚧

Please note that SANParks will be conducting maintenance on the Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail from 17 to 21 August 2026.

The affected section is between the Contour Path and the summit of Table Mountain (see attached map highlighted in red).

The trail will be closed on Monday, 17 August 2026.

Alternative access to the summit from the front face:
✅ Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.

29/07/2026

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22/07/2026

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COME AND SEE TOKAI!

There has been plenty of debate about Tokai. If you’ve been following the conversation and you’re excited about the restoration, have questions, or are still sceptical, we invite you to come and experience it firsthand.

Join us this Saturday at 8:30 am at the Tokai Picnic Area.

We’ll spend part of the morning walking, observing and explaining the vision, the science and the work being done, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Then we’ll get our hands dirty and make a real difference.
Whether you’re coming to learn, to help, or simply to see for yourself, you’re warmly welcome.

We’ll provide all the tools. Just bring sturdy shoes, gardening gloves and something to drink.

The best conversations happen in the field, not on Facebook. Come and join us!

15/07/2026

Gather your friends and family and join us this Mandela Day for 67 minutes of meaningful action as we work together to clear invasive Port Jackson from the Silvermine Valley.

If you've been thinking about joining one of our hacks then this Saturday is the perfect opportunity. Spend just 67 minutes making a real difference to our long-term vision for Fynbos restoration. Come and be part of something that will have a lasting impact long after Mandela Day.

📍 Where: Sunbird Centre - Silvermine Valley off Ou Kaapse Weg

📍 When: Saturday, 18 July - meet at 08:30

From the Sunbird Centre we will walk up the valley. If you arrive a bit late just follow the path and you will find us.

Contact person: Glen 071 828 1245

🎒 What to bring:

👉 Your grubber, loppers, small fork, or spade – we'll provide poppers

👉 A hat (super important!)

👉 Plenty of water

👉 Your friends, family, kids — all ages welcome! The more hands, the more fun!

Come help us save the fynbos, get a little dirty, and have a lot of fun!

07/06/2026

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12/03/2026

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🌡️Record-Breaking Heat at Cape Point!

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that a new temperature record was set at Cape Point yesterday, 11 March with temperatures reaching 40°C.

This marks the first time that temperatures as high as 40°C have been recorded at Cape Point. The previous record was set in March 2015, during a period characterised by similar extreme heatwave conditions, as reflected in the historical data below.

While 2015 was recorded as the hottest year on record at the time, it has since been surpassed on several occasions. This trend underscores the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

These record-breaking temperatures provide further evidence that climate change is a reality, with tangible impacts already being felt. 🌍

07/03/2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Do Armed Response Companies work together?
Yes, they do.

Our primary responsibility is to protect the homes, businesses, and streets of the clients who are signed up to our services. 🏠 Beyond that, we remain mindful of surrounding areas and broader threats within our armed response zones.
In situations where there are known suspects on the move or heightened security risks, armed response companies collaborate and support one another on the ground. 🤝 Working together allows us to achieve specific operational goals more effectively — ultimately strengthening safety and security for everyone in the area. 🚔