Discover the new digital verification and indemnity processes at Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is implementing changes to its visitor verification and indemnity processes, effective from Tuesday, February 10.

South African National Parks (SANParks) spokesman JP Louw said the new procedures aim to streamline access and accurately apply discounted tariffs for local visitors.

Digital identity document (ID) scanning will be introduced at two high-volume access points: the Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope) and Boulders Penguin Colony entrances.

"Indemnity forms will no longer be required for general day visitors entering the Cape of Good Hope section or Boulders Penguin Colony," he said.

This technology will be used to verify visitors' identities to ensure the correct, often locally discounted, tariff is applied.

SANParks assured the public that all personal information would be managed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Indemnity forms will remain mandatory for visitors accessing designated picnic and braai facilities.

The indemnity requirement does not apply to open-access areas, Wild Card holders, or Activity Permit holders.

SANParks asked for the cooperation of all visitors and stakeholders as these new processes were being rolled out.

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