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Cape Town: South African National Parks (SANParks) has closed off various sections of Table Mountain National Park as well as the whole of Tankwa Karoo National Park due to the current flooding and heavy snowfall in the Western Cape.

Sections of Table Mountain National Park that have been temporarily closed are the Cape Point overnight hiking trail, the road to the Overseers Cottage, as well as the roads to Olifantsbos Cottage and the Smitswinkel and Slangkop tented camps. All access roads leading to Tankwa Karoo National Park have also been closed due to snowfall until further notice.

Excessive mudslides, overflowing rivers and damages to access roads due to heavy rain have contributed to the closure of sections inside Table Mountain National Park, while Tankwa Karoo National Park is inaccessible on all roads due to snowfall.

The safety of our visitors remains our highest concern and we urge everyone not to attempt accessing these points until further notice.

Adverse weather conditions are expected over the Western Cape, particularly Cape Town, and SANParks urges all visitors to exercise extreme caution on access roads to Cape Point and Boulders. Hikers are advised not to attempt any hiking trails, especially on Thursday.

Updates will be provided as the situation develops. Cooperation from the public is appreciated during this challenging time.