MCSA - Revision history

Deanvdm: /* SEARCH AND RESCUE */ Updated EP SAR Contact info

2013-04-10T11:11:56Z

SEARCH AND RESCUE: Updated EP SAR Contact info

Deanvdm: Update MCSA MAG Tel Nr under /* PERMITS TO VISIT THE MAGALIESBERG */

2012-11-30T12:27:54Z

Update MCSA MAG Tel Nr under - PERMITS TO VISIT THE MAGALIESBERG

Deanvdm at 08:39, 8 August 2012

2012-08-08T08:39:15Z

Deanvdm: Update Search and Rescue contacts

2012-08-06T19:36:32Z

Update Search and Rescue contacts

Deanvdm: SAR Contact Info

2011-12-15T14:20:08Z

SAR Contact Info

Deanvdm: Update SAR emergency numbers

2011-12-11T18:10:53Z

Update SAR emergency numbers

Deanvdm: Spelling

2011-03-15T10:31:54Z

Spelling

Deanvdm: Updated Search and Rescue and other contact info

2011-03-14T22:27:17Z

Updated Search and Rescue and other contact info

Deanvdm: Update emergency SAR numbers

2010-07-30T15:50:55Z

Update emergency SAR numbers

Deanvdm: Update permit contact info

2010-06-28T10:27:36Z

Update permit contact info

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 * For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
 * South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): '''10177''' - Metro, Convenor: '''082 339 1240''' - Drew Scott, Convenor: '''082 323 4349''' - Rogan Hindmarch
-* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''10177''' - Metro, '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), Convenor: 082 572 5671 - Jason Schoeman
+* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''10177''' - Metro, '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), Convenor: 082 781 1770 - Tim Jones
 * KwaZulu-Natal (Durban / Pietermaritzburg): '''0800 005 133''', Convenor: 082 990 5876 - Gavin Raubenheimer
 * Gauteng / Free State / North West / Limpopo / Mpumalanga: Primary: '''074 125 1385''', Alternative: '''074 163 3952''', Convenor: 083 274 1116 - Dean vd Merwe
 == HELP KEEP OUR ACCESS OPEN ==

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 |Castle Gorge||Marion Hüfner (JHB Hiking Club)|| 087 940 1903 (Mon-Fri, Weekdays 8h30 to 12h30) [mailto:jhc@mweb.co.za jhc@mweb.co.za] - [http://www.jhbhiking.org.za jhbhiking.org.za]
 |-
-|Dome||Kari Low||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
+|Dome||Kari Low||083 845 1573 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
 |-
-|Grootkloof||Kari Low||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
+|Grootkloof||Kari Low||083 845 1573 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
 |-
 |Mhlabatini||Uschi Magg||(011) 807 1310 (Uschi Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)

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 The MCSA (specifically the Johannesburg and Magaliesberg Sections) owns and manages several of the kloofs in the Magaliesberg. Access to these kloofs is controlled for conservation reasons and the number of permits is limited. Up to 20 persons per day can visit a kloof via the permit system (depending on the kloof). The permit fee goes towards conservation work on the properties (e.g. eradication of alien vegetation as well as fire breaks). MCSA members does not require permits to access MCSA properties when carrying their membership cards, in addition each MCSA member may be accompanied by a guest. '''Note that no facilities are provided and paths are not marked. '''
-Permits are available, subject to availability, at R35 per adult per day, R25 for students and high school scholars and R15 for children under 13 years (fee subject to change). Different rates apply to commercial activities please enquire (additional restrictions apply).
+Permits are available, subject to availability, at R35 per adult per day, R25 for students and high school scholars and R15 for children under 13 years (fee subject to change). No permits are available the first weekend of a month (members only). Different rates apply to commercial activities please enquire (additional restrictions apply).
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 *Johannesburg
 *KwaZulu-Natal
-*Magaliesberg
+*Magaliesberg (Pretoria)
 *Namibia
 *Paarl/Wellington
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 MCSA Search and Rescue's area of specialisation lies in the mountains and is able to respond to incidents in a mountainous or wilderness area which involves missing, overdue, stuck or injured persons.
-For emergencies contact the following numbers (primary numbers in '''bold''' - correct as of Nov 2011):
+For emergencies contact the following numbers (primary numbers in '''bold''' - correct as of Jul 2012):
-* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300'''; Convenors : 073 217 6351 (Rik de Decker) or 082 675 0901 (Roy White) or 082 393 0407 (Gela Tölken - Hottentots Holland / Somerset West). For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
+* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300''', Convenor : 082 338 3176 - Andy Wood, Convenor: 082 499 9656 - David Nel, Convenor (Hottentots Holland / Somerset West): 082 393 0407 - Gela Tölken
-* South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): Convenors: '''082 339 1240''' (Drew Scott) or '''082 323 4349''' (Rogan Hindmarch), 10177 (Metro)
+* For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
-* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), 10177  (Metro), Convenor: 084 515 1077 (Serge Smetryns)
+* South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): '''10177''' - Metro, Convenor: '''082 339 1240''' - Drew Scott, Convenor: '''082 323 4349''' - Rogan Hindmarch
-* KwaZulu-Natal (Durban / Pietermaritzburg): '''0800 005 133''', Convenor: 082 990 5876 (Gavin Raubenheimer)
+* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''10177''' - Metro, '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), Convenor: 082 572 5671 - Jason Schoeman
-* Gauteng / Free State / North West / Limpopo / Mpumalanga: '''074 125 1385''', '''074 163 3952''', Convenor: 083 274 1116 (Dean vd Merwe)
+* KwaZulu-Natal (Durban / Pietermaritzburg): '''0800 005 133''', Convenor: 082 990 5876 - Gavin Raubenheimer
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 == PERMITS TO VISIT THE MAGALIESBERG ==
-The MCSA (specifically the Johannesburg and Magaliesberg Sections) owns and manages several of the kloofs in the Magaliesberg. Access to these kloofs is controlled for conservation reasons.  For conservation reasons the number of permits is limited. Up to 20 persons per day can visit a kloof via a permit system (depending on which kloof). The permit fee goes towards conservation work on the properties (e.g. eradication of alien vegetation as well as fire breaks). MCSA members does not require permits to access MCSA properties when carrying their membership cards, in addition each MCSA member may be accompanied by a guest. '''Note that no facilities are provided and paths are not marked. '''
+The MCSA (specifically the Johannesburg and Magaliesberg Sections) owns and manages several of the kloofs in the Magaliesberg. Access to these kloofs is controlled for conservation reasons and the number of permits is limited. Up to 20 persons per day can visit a kloof via the permit system (depending on the kloof). The permit fee goes towards conservation work on the properties (e.g. eradication of alien vegetation as well as fire breaks). MCSA members does not require permits to access MCSA properties when carrying their membership cards, in addition each MCSA member may be accompanied by a guest. '''Note that no facilities are provided and paths are not marked. '''
 Permits are available, subject to availability, at R35 per adult per day, R25 for students and high school scholars and R15 for children under 13 years (fee subject to change). Different rates apply to commercial activities please enquire (additional restrictions apply).
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 |Castle Gorge||Marion Hüfner (JHB Hiking Club)|| 087 940 1903 (Mon-Fri, Weekdays 8h30 to 12h30) [mailto:jhc@mweb.co.za jhc@mweb.co.za] - [http://www.jhbhiking.org.za jhbhiking.org.za]
 |-
-|Dome||Kari Lowl||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
+|Dome||Kari Low||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
 |-
-|Grootkloof||Kari Lowl||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
+|Grootkloof||Kari Low||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
 |-
 |Mhlabatini||Uschi Magg||(011) 807 1310 (Uschi Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)

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 For emergencies contact the following numbers (primary numbers in '''bold''' - correct as of Nov 2011):
-* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300'''; Convenors : 073 217 6351 (Rik de Decker) or 082 675 0901 (Roy White) or 072 904 6150 (Neal de Kock - Hottentots Holland / Somerset West). For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
+* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300'''; Convenors : 073 217 6351 (Rik de Decker) or 082 675 0901 (Roy White) or 082 393 0407 (Gela Tölken - Hottentots Holland / Somerset West). For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
 * South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): Convenors: '''082 339 1240''' (Drew Scott) or '''082 323 4349''' (Rogan Hindmarch), 10177 (Metro)
 * Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), 10177  (Metro), Convenor: 084 515 1077 (Serge Smetryns)

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 == SEARCH AND RESCUE ==
-MCSA Search & Rescue is a volunteer run organisation formed under the auspices of the MCSA and funded by MCSA members and donations. We offer wilderness rescue services to bona fide emergencies without charge as a community service. We work in conjunction with other public and private emergency services agencies such as the South African Air Force, WSAR, Off Road Rescue Unit, K9 Rescue, Police, Fire Services, Private Medical services and many others.
+MCSA Search & Rescue is a volunteer run organisation formed under the auspices of the MCSA and funded by MCSA members and donations. The first MCSA led rescue was in 1893. The MCSA offer wilderness rescue services to bona fide emergencies without charge as a community service. It works in conjunction with other public and private emergency services agencies such as the South African Air Force, WSAR, Off Road Rescue Unit, K9 Rescue, Police, Fire Services, Private Medical services and many others.
-MCSA Search and Rescue's area of specialisation lies in the mountains. We therefore are able to respond to incidents in a mountainous or wilderness area which involves missing, overdue, stuck or injured persons.
+MCSA Search and Rescue's area of specialisation lies in the mountains and is able to respond to incidents in a mountainous or wilderness area which involves missing, overdue, stuck or injured persons.
-For emergencies contact the following numbers (primary numbers in '''bold''' - correct as of Feb 2011):
+For emergencies contact the following numbers (primary numbers in '''bold''' - correct as of Nov 2011):
-* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300'''; Convenors : 073 217 6351 (Rik de Dekker) or 082 675 0901 (Roy White) or 072 904 6150 (Neal de Kock - Hottentots Holland / Somerset West). For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
+* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300'''; Convenors : 073 217 6351 (Rik de Decker) or 082 675 0901 (Roy White) or 072 904 6150 (Neal de Kock - Hottentots Holland / Somerset West). For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
 * South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): Convenors: '''082 339 1240''' (Drew Scott) or '''082 323 4349''' (Rogan Hindmarch), 10177 (Metro)
-* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), 10177  (Metro), Convenor: 072 142 0558 (Natalie van Loggerenberg)
+* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), 10177  (Metro), Convenor: 084 515 1077 (Serge Smetryns)
 * KwaZulu-Natal (Durban / Pietermaritzburg): '''0800 005 133''', Convenor: 082 990 5876 (Gavin Raubenheimer)
-* Gauteng / Free State / North West / Limpopo / Mpumalanga: '''074 125 1385''', '''074 163 3952''', Convenor: 082 378 2032 (Sean Buchanan)
+* Gauteng / Free State / North West / Limpopo / Mpumalanga: '''074 125 1385''', '''074 163 3952''', Convenor: 083 274 1116 (Dean vd Merwe)

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 MCSA Search and Rescue's area of specialisation lies in the mountains. We therefore are able to respond to incidents in a mountainous or wilderness area which involves missing, overdue, stuck or injured persons.
-For emergencies contact:
+For emergencies contact the following numbers (primary numbers in '''bold''' - correct as of Feb 2011):
-* Western Cape: 021 937 0300; Convenors : 073 217 6351 or 082 675 0901
+* Western Cape: '''021 937 0300'''; Convenors : 073 217 6351 (Rik de Dekker) or 082 675 0901 (Roy White) or 072 904 6150 (Neal de Kock - Hottentots Holland / Somerset West). For Mountain Security / crime related incidents in the Cape: Call 086 110 6417
-* South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): Tel 10177; Convenors: 0823234349 or 0823391240
+* South Cape (Plettenberg Bay/Knysna/George): Convenors: '''082 339 1240''' (Drew Scott) or '''082 323 4349''' (Rogan Hindmarch), 10177 (Metro)
-* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): Tel 10177; Convenor: 072 142 0558
+* Eastern Province (Port Elizabeth): '''072 324 4985''' (Vodacom), '''073 755 2250''' (MTN), 10177  (Metro), Convenor: 072 142 0558 (Natalie van Loggerenberg)
-* Kwazulu Natal (Durban / Pietermartitzburg): Tel 0800 005-133; Convenor: 082 990 5876
+* Kwazulu Natal (Durban / Pietermartitzburg): '''0800 005 133''', Convenor: 082 990 5876 (Gavin Raubenheimer)
-* Gauteng / Free State / North West / Limpopo / Mpumalanga: Primary Tel 074 125 1385, Secondary Tel: 074 163 3952 Alternatively contact Metro on Tel 011 315-0203
+* Gauteng / Free State / North West / Limpopo / Mpumalanga: '''074 125 1385''', '''074 163 3952''', Convenor: 082 378 2032 (Sean Buchanan)
 == HELP KEEP OUR ACCESS OPEN ==
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 The MCSA (specifically the Johannesburg and Magaliesberg Sections) owns and manages several of the kloofs in the Magaliesberg. Access to these kloofs is controlled for conservation reasons.  For conservation reasons the number of permits is limited. Up to 20 persons per day can visit a kloof via a permit system (depending on which kloof). The permit fee goes towards conservation work on the properties (e.g. eradication of alien vegetation as well as fire breaks). MCSA members does not require permits to access MCSA properties when carrying their membership cards, in addition each MCSA member may be accompanied by a guest. '''Note that no facilities are provided and paths are not marked. '''
-Permits are available, subject to availability, at R30 per adult per day, R20 for students and high school scholars and R10 for children under 13 years (fee subject to change). Different rates apply to commercial activities please enquire.
+Permits are available, subject to availability, at R35 per adult per day, R25 for students and high school scholars and R15 for children under 13 years (fee subject to change). Different rates apply to commercial activities please enquire (additional restrictions apply).
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 |Grootkloof||Kari Lowl||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
 |-
-|Mhlabatini||Kari Lowl||087 808 3729 (Mon-Fri 08h00-10h00)
+|Mhlabatini||Uschi Magg||(011) 807 1310 (Uschi Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)
-|-
-|Tonquani complex (incl. Cederberg Kloof and Boulder Kloof)||Uschi Magg||(011) 807 1310 (Uschi Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)
 |-
-|Wolkberg (Hut)||Uschi Magg (For members only)||(011) 807-1310 (Uschi Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)
+|Tonquani complex (incl. Cederberg Kloof and Boulder Kloof)||Uschi Magg||(011) 807 1310 (Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)
 |-
-|Other||Uschi Magg||(011) 807-1310 (Uschi Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)
+|Other||Uschi Magg||(011) 807-1310 (Mon-Fri, 08h00-10h00)
 |-
 |}