Cape Town reserves to go digital
The City of Cape Town has announced that a number of reserves in the City would soon be going cashless.
Alderman Eddie Andrews, the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment said that they had made the decision in the interest of the safety and security of staff and visitors who will no longer need to handle cash on the Nature Reserve premises.
“This is in line with many other biodiversity tourism options (e.g. Cape Point) in Cape Town and around the world. I encourage all our residents to visit the many City Nature Reserves and conservation areas in Cape Town, some of which I am sure many are still not aware of. These spaces offer a refreshing break from the hustle of our city lives and are right on your doorstep. Residents can visit the City website for more information on the opening hours and locations of all the City managed reserves,” Andrews said.
Which reserves?
The following reserves will be implementing the cashless payment system from 1 February 2025:
- Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (for permitted activities);
- Tygerberg Nature Reserve;
- Table Bay Nature Reserve;
- Helderberg Nature Reserve and
- Blaauwberg Nature Reserve.
All Digital cards (credit and debit cards) will be accepted. Visitors will also be able to make use of contactless payments by using the tap-to-pay options.
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