Cape Town - The Table Mountain Cableway launched its new WiFi Lounge on Thursday, which offers a stunning view and free access to the web.
The connective hub offers visitors the chance to connect their devices to the free wi-fi network and charge their cellular devices while soaking in the views of the Mother City.
The lounge is at the top station, where the cable car docks.
Former managing director Sabine Lehman said: “(It) is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of rosé.”
Speaking to the Cape Argus on the eve of her resignation, the 47-year-old said: “It’s been a real privilege and pleasure to have been part of the establishment. Essentially, we make people happy by ensuring their experience going up the mountain is smooth and seamless.”
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Despite 18 years of service to the Table Mountain Cableway, Lehman said witnessing the quiet beauty of the mountain has been one of the best part of her job. “Working here every day, you’d expect us to take the mountain for granted, but on the contrary I’ve grown to appreciate it even more. For me, it’s witnessing how the mountain changes in different seasons and times of day.”
Of the renovated WiFi Lounge, she said: “We’ve had the available floor space for a while and wondered what to do with it.
“The space acts as a shelter in hot and cold weather and, in my view, offers the best view of the national park.
“More and more people have been asking us for wi-fi and it’s difficult as one is in a national park and ideally should be off the phone, but visitors want to share their photographs with loved ones and our focus was to make things easier for them.”
Cape Argus