Activity Permits are not in fact required for traditional climbing. They are required for Sports Climbing but this does not apply to card-carrying MCSA members.
If you are approached by a Parks Board Ranger & requested to produce your permit I would suggest that you politely explain the position to him and suggest that he obtain confirmation from the Park Manager Paddy Gordon.
Please pass on details of any approaches that you may receive from Parks Board Rangers to Brian Lambourne.
Also see http://www.sanparks.org/
Thanks
Elizabeth
Mountain Club of South Africa - Cape Town
97 Hatfield Street, Cape Town 8001
97 Hatfield Street, Cape Town 8001