The Mountain Club of South Africa's volunteer Search and Rescue team has received the Mayor's Medal for Extraordinary Bravery, recognising more than a century of lifesaving work in Cape Town, reports Cape town Etc .
The medal was presented at the City of Cape Town civic honours ceremony on 14 November 2025.
The award pays tribute to the club's 70-strong team of unpaid volunteers who respond to emergencies in mountains, wilderness and other high-risk areas.