Magaliesberg security issues

Coincidently I was the recipient of this crime. Pretty much stole everything, my car keys which were attached to my backpack were cut off and left in my tent. Unfortunately a friends car keys were amongst clothing in his backpack and we're taken. In turn we had to get someone to come through with spare keys. We returned to the site earlier this year to find one of the backpacks stolen containing discarded items, it was rather nerve wrecking to be in the area after discovering the bag, everyone was quite eager to get out of the area after the discovery. Finally, I recieved a call recently from the MCSA, a member who was hiking found the car keys that were stolen nearby the backpack which we found. It is a real shame that this area is under attack, it's one of the most beautiful areas close to Pretoria but now we are forced to avoid it due to the security issues.

intrepid wrote: Latest incident was reported on MCSA Joburg Section email updates today: Saturday 8 December, permit holders pitched their tents at the Upper Tonquani campsite and went for a walk/swim. When they returned their tents had been ransacked.

Do not leave your gear unattended in this area. I'd say the best it that this applies to the Cederberg campsite too.

Anyone know what the latest news is in terms of security in these kloofs? Have things quietened up a bit now i.e. is it safe to start venturing back into them?

Hi all

Does anyone know what the current state of security is at MSP and Cederberg?

My wife is on holiday visiting her folks abroad, leaving me all alone in JHB. To fight off boredom I was planning on a bit of a walk around on MSP and overnighting at the Cederberg camp on Saturday night. Is it a bad idea attempting it alone?

I have the permits from MCSA already and know the area well.

I just want a sense check about security and safety. Getting mugged and redistributing my gear isn't my idea of fun. Considering that I'm alone I already decided against audacious kloof exploration and just camping in stead.

Thanks Intrepid. I hope you guys hear from me again

With the mining labour problems having scaled down (but not totally resolved), there seems to be fewer issues at the moment. Unfortunately the big unemployment in the general area will probably still feul crime etc. So we need to stay vigilant.

Ypu can phone and ask MSP if there were any recent incidents.

Recently most of the reported trespassing (but not MSP) was from church groups.