You can support Volunteer Wildfire Services every time you shop at Woolworths, at no extra cost to you.
Through the MyDifference programme, Woolworths donates monthly to the cause you choose — and during fire season, this support really matters. These funds help us cover fuel for call-outs, maintain our vehicles, and replace essential PPE and tools so our crews can stay safe and operational on the fireline.
All you need to do is join MyDifference on the Woolies App, select Volunteer Wildfire Services as your cause, and remember to scan your barcode when you shop. From there, Woolworths donates on your behalf.
It’s smart. It’s free.
One mountain. One goal. Supporting great causes through an incredible community effort.
Volunteer Wildfire Services is proud to be one of four beneficiaries of the 2026 Cableway Charity Challenge. Seven dedicated volunteers took on the climb up Table Mountain, while another sixteen volunteers gave their time to marshal and support the event throughout the day.
South Peninsula Station Manager James Culyer suited up and headed up Platteklip Gorge at 5pm as sweep. By then, the weather was closing in and temperatures at the summit had dropped to a chilly 5°C — but James still completed the climb in his fastest time yet.
A huge congratulations to all seven climbers on an outstanding achievement, and thank you to every volunteer who helped make the day such a success. Your commitment, teamwork, and spirit continue to make VWS proud.
Donations remain open until the end of the week - link in bio!
Laps completed -
Nicolas Miehe - 6; Sybrand Strauss, Michael Jones & Clint Jacobs - 5; Petra De Koker - 4; Matthew Williams & Nick Martin - 3; Jessica Gilmore for team Holm Green - 2.
From all of us at the Volunteer Wildfire Services: Thank you Mom!
Today, we celebrate the moms who hold everything together quietly, courageously, and often behind the scenes.
To the mothers who support long call-outs, missed weekends, smoky gear in the laundry, and late-night sirens — thank you. Your strength and sacrifice are part of every fire we fight.
And to the moms on the fireline themselves: thank you for serving your communities with such grit, compassion, and heart.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the Volunteer Wildfire Services ❤️
Protecting our mountains takes passion, dedication and community support 💙🔥
We spoke to Bronwyn Bagley from South Peninsula Volunteer Wildfire Services at today’s #CablewayCharityChallenge about the vital work their volunteer firefighters do to protect the Western Cape’s natural landscapes and communities.
As a fully self-funded organisation, every donation helps provide essential firefighting equipment, training and operational support ensuring these brave volunteers can continue showing up when it matters most.
Thank you to the incredible teams and beneficiaries taking part in today’s challenge and making a real impact. 🙌
#TMACC #TableMountain #VolunteerWildfireServices #CommunityImpact GivingBack CapeTown CablewayCharityChallenge @vwsfires
Today, Volunteer Wildfire Services members are proud to be taking part in International Firefighters’ Day events across the Western Cape. 🚒🔥
Join us at the @cityofct IFFD celebrations at the Westfleur Sports Ground in Atlantis, where there will be exciting firefighting displays, demonstrations, and competitions throughout the day.
Our crews are also attending the Provincial IFFD event in Bredasdorp in the @overbergdm district, which will likewise feature firefighting displays and competitions showcasing the skill, teamwork, and dedication of firefighters from across the province.
Come out, show your support, and celebrate the firefighters and first responders who serve their communities every day.
@overbergdm@overbergfpa@cityofct@sanparkstablemountain@winelandsfpa@capenature@searescuesa@capewinelands_dm1@gardenroute@greytonfirefighters@nccenvironmentalservices
#InternationalFirefightersDay #IFFD #VolunteerWildfireServices #Firefighters #Overberg CapeTown
This Sunday, we spent the morning at the VWS trail run where all proceeds went towards helping protect the precious landscapes we know and love.
Along with us, came the @protectourpaths custodians who cheered the runners on as they ran the paths they help maintain every single day.
What an epic day, until next year!
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THE HEAT IS ON. IT’S RACE WEEK! 🔆🏃♀️
The training is done. The mountain is waiting. This Saturday, we take on Platteklip Gorge from sunrise to sunset to hit our R1.2 Million goal
Whether you’re aiming for 1 lap or 10, Let’s bring that summit energy and show Cape Town what this community is made of!
#tablemountain #cablewaycharitychallenge ##tablemountaincableway #platteklipgorge #charitychallenge
🔥 International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) – 04 May 🔥
As the Western Cape wildfire season comes to a close, we mark #internationalfirefightersday – honouring the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of firefighters everywhere.
To our VWS volunteers – your dedication and professionalism are the backbone of what we do, and we are deeply grateful. To your families and loved ones – thank you for the time you sacrifice with those you care about to make this work possible.
And to our partners – our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the work you do. VWS is one part of a larger community, without which wildfire response this past season, and every season, would not be possible.
@sanparks@sanparkstablemountain City of Cape Town Winelands Fire Protection Association Cape Winelands DM @capenature Overstrand Municipality Overberg District Municipality @overbergfpa Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Association @leadingedgeaviationsa Garden Route District Municipality @NCC Wildfires
What an epic day! 🔥 Thanks to all our volunteers, the runners, supporters and our partners for another unforgettable #VWSTrailChallenge2026. Thanks for bringing the miles, smiles and vibes.
The funds raised help us to keep fighting wildfires safely and effectively.
Our mountains wouldn't be the same without the @vwsfires 🚒🏔️
Petra and her team of volunteer firefighters are the heroes protecting the trails we love. But as a non-profit, they need our support for gear, vehicles, and stations.
This is why we climb: to keep our crews on the frontline and our mountains safe. 🇿🇦🔥
Show some love for our volunteer firefighters!
Drop a "🙌" below to support the VWS team.
#vwsfires #volunteerfirefighters #tablemountain #cablewaycharitychallenge #platteklipgorge
This is the one you want on your calendar.
10km or 20km on Table Mountain, proper trails, big energy, and a crowd that shows up for it.
Grab your ticket, bring your crew, make a morning of it.
Link in bio. Run like wildfire.
