Following the final reconciliation of donations and pledges, the Cableway Charity Challenge raised a total of R1 million!

Four organisations making a meaningful difference across the Western Cape are set to benefit from the funds raised through the 2026 Cableway Charity Challenge, following the official cheque handover ceremony held on Friday, 5 June 2026.

The annual Cableway Charity Challenge event took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, which saw hundreds of runners, hikers, supporters and donors came together in support of four beneficiary organisations: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Ubuntu Football Academy, Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) and Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR).

At the cheque handover ceremony, representatives from each beneficiary organisation received R250 000 to support their ongoing work in conservation, youth development, firefighting and mountain rescue.

The allocations were as follows:

• SANParks Honorary Rangers – R250 000
• Ubuntu Football Academy – R250 000
• Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) – R250 000
• Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) – R250 000

"The Cableway Charity Challenge continues to demonstrate the incredible power of community. Every rand raised represents the generosity of participants, donors, sponsors and supporters who believe in making a difference," said Wahida Parker, Managing Director of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. 

"The love we have for Table Mountain and our communities must translate into action. We are incredibly proud that this year's Challenge raised more than R1 million, helping four remarkable organisations continue the vital work they do every day."

Now in its 17th year, the Cableway Charity Challenge continues to bring together passionate individuals in support of meaningful causes. Participants take on the challenge of summiting Table Mountain as many times as possible between sunrise and sunset, ascending via Platteklip Gorge and returning to the Lower Station by cable car before repeating the route throughout the day.

Over the years, the event has become a powerful symbol of community spirit, generosity and collective impact. The 2026 Cableway Charity Challenge once again demonstrated the remarkable difference that can be made when people unite behind a shared purpose, helping to ensure that our beneficiary organisations can continue the vital work they do every day.

For Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR), the funds raised will provide essential support for rescue operations, specialised equipment and the ongoing efforts of the volunteers who help keep visitors to Table Mountain and the surrounding areas safe.

"This funding is truly game-changing for our organisation. We are currently looking at procuring a new stretcher and replacing kilometres of rope that are critical to our rescue operations. Support from initiatives like the Cableway Charity Challenge gives our volunteers the resources they need to continue helping people in the mountains and natural spaces we serve," said David Nel of Wilderness Search and Rescue.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everybody who made the 2026 Cableway Charity Challenge such a success. Your generosity, passion and commitment to giving back have helped us reach this incredible milestone, ensuring that our four beneficiary organisations can continue making a meaningful difference in communities across the Western Cape.