Cape Vidal horror: Hyenas maul camper’s son in midnight attack

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A father whose son was mauled by two hyenas in the Cape Vidal nature reserve says the attack has left him questioning the safety of the camp sites in the region.

Colin Hohls's son Nicolas, was attacked by the wild animals in the early hours of Sunday morning.
1 Sep 2025 8AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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