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Call for public comment on TMNP management plans

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February 10, 2026

THE South African National Parks (SANParks) is calling on the public to participate in shaping the future of the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) and the newly established TMNP Marine Protected Area (MPA) by submitting comments on their draft management plans.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

This invitation comes as SANParks embarks on a revision of the existing management frameworks and lays the groundwork for initiatives aimed at conservation and sustainable use of these environmentally rich areas.

JP Louw, SANParks head of communications, said: "SANParks invites public comment on the draft Management Plans for Table Mountain National Park and Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area.

"South African National Parks has commenced the revision of the management plan for the Table Mountain National Park and the development of the management plan for the TMNP Marine Protected Area, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act.

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