Upcoming Caving trip to Nick's Cave

Club Caving Trip to "Nick's Cave"
For our usual 2nd Sunday of every month caving trip this month (13 May)
We will be going to Nick's Cave, or as it is was originally named: David's Cave.

The Cave has an extension, discovered many years ago, but the path leading to the extension is not known anymore, and we will yet again attempt to rediscover this extension with this trip.

The caving trip is open to visitors, BUT the entrance is a vertical pitch of more or less 10m.
We will set up a ladder with a belay for cavers that is not SRT proficient, Or otherwise, you can just abseil down if you have the necessary skills for that.
If you are a  joining us, please notify me if you want to join and if you need any equipment eg. helmet and or light.  (Gerrie Pretorius 0784234261)

The cave can be dusty, so a dust mask or buff is recommended.

The cave is situated near Koster, and we will be meeting at the Total Garage as you enter Koster on the left at 9am.
As usual, we will not be waiting for latecomers, so don't be late.

For directions and exact location for meeting place, check out this map:

SASA Bulletin 2017 Issue 45

Hello everyone,

The CPSS have created a new bulletin all about their amazing exploration and survey work in the Greater Wynberg Cave System, which is now one of the largest caves in South Africa.

Well done CPSS!

To download the bulletin click on the link below:

Download SASA Bulletin 45 2017

For more SASA Bulletins, go to our Publications page:

Publications

Gobholo Caving - SWAZILAND - 18th to 21st May 2018

Hi all,

SEC will be assisting an overseas visitor on some analysis he would like to do in the Gobolo cave in Swaziland 18th to 21st May 2018.

Gobolo is an extremely interesting cave.

Info from the Swazi trails site : http://www.swazitrails.co.sz/adventure-caving/frequently-asked-questions/adventure-caving-23/

The Ghobolo Cave system is predominantly granite rock – which is VERY unusual as granite does not typically form caves. For this reason typical cave features like stalactites are rare. This flow stone is one of the few features of this type so far discovered in this cave.

Kindly arrange your own accommodation for the weekend though I would suggest :Legends Backpacker Lodge

Address: #1 Mantenga Falls Drive, Ezulwini Valley

http://www.swazi.travel/Legends_Backpacker_Lodge

This will be a SELFCATERING trip - there is a big shopping centre (Checkers/woolworths) very close by where you will be able to purchase any necessary food items.

OSHOEK is probably the best border post to use.

Customs and immigration regulations must be complied with when entering and leaving Swaziland. Officially recognised border gates should be used when travelling between Swaziland and neighbouring countries unless travelling by air, in which case you enter by Matsapha Airport. All border posts between Swaziland and South Africa are open every day of the year at the following times. The Swaziland name is given first, followed by the name (in brackets) by which the border gate is known in South Africa:

Bulembu (Josefsdal) Gege (Bothashoop) Lavumisa (Golela) Lundzi (Waverly) Mahamba (Mahamba) Mananga (Border Gate) Matsamo (Jeppes Reef) Ngwenya (Oshoek) Salitje (Onverwacht) Sandlane (Nerston) Sicunusa (Houdkop)

08.00 - 16.00 08.00 - 16.00 08.00 - 22.00 08.00 - 16.00 07.00 - 22.00 07.00 - 18.00 07.00 - 20.00 07.00 - 22.00 08.00 - 16.00 08.00 - 18.00 08.00 - 18.00

Ngwenya/Oshoek is the busiest border gate and it becomes heavily congested at certain times, such as at long weekends or when there are special events such as concerts. Queues can take several hours to move and you might think of using an alternative gate at these times to avoid long delays.

From experience - Normal days border crossing will take 10 - 20min - Busy days this may take 30 - 45min

Please let me know if you are keen to join.

Sharron

0825535258

SRT Training/practice session on Friday13 April

Dear cavers, we will be having an SRT training/practice session on Friday 13 Apr 4-7pm. Learn srt, change-overs, passing knots and re-belays. You can try the Mitchell rope walker system. We hope to see more of you at srt trips. Use this session to learn to make your own cow's tails and foot loops. Our club has 10mm rope for sale or bring your own. RSVP Selena 0834604828. Wors rolls on offer. Venue Tedderfield

Chaos Cave - Sunday 8 April

Sunday caving 8 April Chaos Cave near Potchefstroom. 

Meet at Engen Carltonville 2 Annan Rd at 8am. 

SRT proficient members only. 

Rsvp John 073 985 8068

Hi all! 
We will be visiting Hidden Cave on 11 March 2018. Visitors are welcome. Please contact Karin on 082 721 2277 before Friday, 9 March 2018 should you wish to join the trip  and if you need any equipment. The meeting point will be the Caltex Filling Station on the R500 in Carletonville at 09h00. Looking forward to see you there!

Armageddon & Stinkhole - 11 February

Hello everyone. 

On Sunday there is a trip to Armageddon and Stinkhole caves. 

SRT members only.

Meet at Armageddon at 9.

Let me know if you are joining and which cave you would like to do. Also let me know if you need any gear.

Cheers, 

Steven