About Us

Andy Davies was a member of the 2020 TMNP Ministerial Task Team for Safety & Regulatory Environment. Andy has been an active rock climber on TM for 30+ years and is a member of the Mountain Club of SA. He also enjoys ultra-distance trail running and is a member of the Tygerberg MTB club. He has always been active in TMNP community projects. He initiated the rock climbing Anchor Replacement Fund and was instrumental in compiling and getting approval for the Peninsula Sport Climbing Management Plan and the Cederberg Sport Climbing Management Plan.

Leanne Mitchell is well-known in the trail running community, especially in the south peninsula. She is one of the main organisers of the Muizenberg TrailDawgs (since 2018) and is very involved in the deep south running community. She is passionate about Cape Town and events that bring tourists and Cape Town’s incredible running and hiking community together. She volunteers as an Aid Station Captain for Ultra-trail Cape Town (since 2019) and has recently joined the PufFer organising team, the oldest trail race in Cape Town. 

She is passionate about Table Mountain and joined FoTM to assist in lobbying for the good governance of this iconic natural attraction. She is particularly interested in improving mountain safety, trail and infrastructure maintenance, and protecting the mountain’s unique biodiversity. In her own words Leanne says “I would love TMNP to be a place that women, tourists – everyone – can enjoy without fear. I believe TMNP is the heart and soul of our beautiful city and needs our protection.”

Willem Boshoff is an active member of the Newlands Forest Conservation Group and is an important activist in the fight against bark-stripping and alien vegetation in this critical forest. Willem is also a keen climber, an experienced hiker and a founding member and regular contributor to the Hiking SA social media pages.

A well-known figure in Cape Town’s outdoor community, she blends her love for the mountains with a strong sense of community. She is an integral part of Tuesday Trails—the largest trail running crew in Cape Town—and made history as the group’s first female leader. She spends countless hours exploring the park’s trails, often participating in races that celebrate the beauty and challenges of the terrain. More than just an athlete, she actively works to connect people with nature, fostering an inclusive and responsible outdoor culture.

Her work extends beyond the trails—whether guiding others through the mountains, educating people on conservation efforts, or bringing outdoor enthusiasts together, she is deeply committed to building a community that values and protects the natural world. Through her leadership, passion, and dedication, Shaf continues to inspire others to engage with and care for Table Mountain.

Maya Naumann is a trustee of The Sugarbird Trust, an NGO with a mission to protect and restore the unique biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom (fynbos and afromontane forest) by removing the invasive alien plants that threaten it. She loves nothing more than walking in the mountains, particularly in areas where invasive aliens have been cleared and pristine fynbos can be enjoyed.

Oscar Foulkes is an active cyclist, although, after three successive Absa Cape Epics, he is content with recreational riding on the slopes of Table Mountain. He is a member of the Table Mountain MTB Forum, a constituted body mandated by TMNP to manage the relationship between cyclists and park management. He is also a member of the Vasco MTB group’s committee, holding the portfolio of trail management.