Climb Angola 2026
Climb Angola is an ongoing project to help grow climbing and the local communities in the region. Read about the third edition of the festival below.
Community Insights
Tranquilitas Installs Perma-Draw Top Anchors
One of SA’s best and favourite sport climbing crags, Tranquilitas Waterval Boven, now has perma-draws as top anchors on some of the most popular routes. Perma-draws as top anchors allow for quicker climbing and less risk when needing to clean…
The Purple Mileage Eater and the art of the Ecopoint
Looking to turn your climbing adventures into an extra adventure - an adventure that also benefits the environment? Ecopointing may be the thing for you.
2026 April Fools Fun
From bizarre gear launches to laugh-out-loud gym announcements, here are some of the best April Fools’ pranks that had the climbing community talking this year.
The Table Mountain Clean and Climb – Saturday 28 Feb
An opportunity to give back to the crags and spaces we love. This years MCSA crag clean up and climb was met with great enthusiasm, despite the weather!
Festive Gym Hours
As the year comes to an end, you might not be ready to put a pause on your own climbing. Whether you are travelling or staying home, you can find most of the gyms opening hours nation wide, below.
Youth Champs: Emgwenya Fundraiser
The CityROCK Youth Champs was a beginner to intermediate competition set up with the goal to raise funding for the Emgwenya Mountain Club.
Silvermine Path Building Day
On Saturday 4 October, the troops rallied bright and early at Silvermine to build new paths and add new signs. While this work is tiring under the hot sun, it goes a long way at maintaining the climbing areas we know and love.
Olympic Climber Trains with the Emgwenya Mountain Club
In a full circle moment, local Olympian Mel Janse van Rensburg returned to Boven to witness the opening of the Snapdragon Showdown wall. A wall that he helped fund through the epic Snapdragon showdown with Christopher Cosser in January 2022. The Emgwenya Mountain Club was ecstatic to have Mel visit and share his experience with the Boven youth. The opening of this wall is a milestone achievement for the club and we look forward to seeing the club grow and reach even greater heights.
ARF: Saving Lives One Bolt at a Time
Find out what goes into the invaluable work done by the heroes of the Anchor Replacement Fund...
