The history of an iconic landmark, the Table Mountain cableway

Deep under the busy streets of Cape Town, kilometres of historic tunnels channel water from Table Mountain into the sea. And the water runs all year round. The water catchment system dates back to Cape Town’s colonial past. The Dutch first built open canals in the 1600s. In the 1700s, the water became polluted and the tunnels were arched over and closed. Tour guide Matt Weisse, of Good Hope Adventures, tells stories of the history of the tunnels, and how they were built. Read the full article on

Table Mountain: How Cape Town's Legendary Clouds Form and Disappear

Hikes: Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa