Disclaimer
Last updated: March 2026
General
The ANC Free State Caucus website is published and maintained by the ANC Free State Caucus ("the Caucus"), operating within the Free State Provincial Legislature. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms set out in this disclaimer.
Accuracy of information
While every effort is made to ensure that information on this website is accurate, current, and complete, the Caucus does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any information contained on this site.
Information may be updated or changed without notice. The Caucus accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from reliance on any information published on this website.
Not official legislature records
This website is operated by the ANC Free State Caucus and is not the official website of the Free State Provincial Legislature. For official legislative records, Hansard transcripts, and parliamentary documents, please refer to the Free State Legislature official website.
Hansard excerpts and legislative information published here are provided for public information purposes and may not reflect the final official records.
No legal advice
Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, political, or professional advice. For legal matters, including matters arising under PAIA, POPIA, or the Constitution, please consult a qualified legal practitioner.
External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. The Caucus does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external website. Accessing external links is at your own risk.
Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is © 2026 ANC Free State Caucus. Content may be freely shared for public interest purposes, provided the source is credited. Commercial reproduction without prior written consent is prohibited.
The ANC emblem and associated logos are registered trademarks of the African National Congress and may not be reproduced without authorisation.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, the Caucus, its members, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of or reliance on this website.
For questions about this disclaimer, contact the Caucus at info@anc-fscaucus.gov.za or consult the PAIA Manual for formal information access requests.
PAIA Section 51 Manual
Version 1.0 | Published: March 2026 | Next review: March 2027
This manual is published in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). It explains how members of the public may request access to records held by the ANC Free State Caucus.
1. Information Officer
| Name | Mr. Oupa Khoabane, Chief Whip |
| Title | Information Officer — ANC Free State Caucus |
| Physical address | Free State Provincial Legislature, Maitland Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 |
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1167, Bloemfontein, 9300 |
| Telephone | 051 407 1000 |
| paia@anc-fscaucus.gov.za | |
| Deputy Information Officer | Caucus Secretary (contact main office) |
2. Guide on PAIA
The South African Human Rights Commission has compiled a guide on how to use PAIA. This guide is available from the Commission at:
- Website: www.sahrc.org.za
- Email: paia@sahrc.org.za
- Telephone: 011 877 3600
3. Records automatically available
The following records are published on this website and available without a formal PAIA request:
- Member profiles and contact information
- Parliamentary Constituency Office (PCO) directory
- Committee meeting schedules and published minutes
- Legislative tracker (bills and their progress)
- Hansard excerpts and press statements
- Departmental scorecards and oversight reports
- This PAIA manual and the Privacy Policy
4. Records held by the Caucus
The Caucus holds the following categories of records, which may be requested under PAIA:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Caucus correspondence | Official letters, memoranda, and communications with departments, agencies, and the Legislature. |
| Constituency records | Records relating to constituency queries submitted through PCOs (subject to privacy protections). |
| Committee records | Internal caucus briefings, position papers, and submissions to portfolio committees. |
| Financial records | Caucus budget allocations and expenditure records as disclosed to the Legislature. |
| Personnel records | Employment records of caucus staff (subject to privacy protections; access is limited). |
| Policies & procedures | Internal caucus governance documents, code of conduct, and operational procedures. |
5. Records protected from disclosure
Certain records are exempt from disclosure under PAIA, including:
- Records protected under Section 34–38 of PAIA (third-party privacy interests)
- Personal information of individuals, protected under POPIA Act 4 of 2013
- Records relating to the safety and security of individuals
- Legally privileged communications (solicitor-client privilege)
- Information whose disclosure would cause unreasonable harm to the Caucus's legitimate interests
6. How to request records
To request access to records under PAIA:
- Complete the prescribed PAIA Form C (available from the Information Officer or the SA Human Rights Commission).
- Submit the completed form to the Information Officer by hand, post, or email (see Section 1 above).
- Pay the prescribed request fee (see Section 7 below).
- The Information Officer will respond within 30 days of receiving your request. An extension of up to 30 days may apply in complex cases.
Your request must include: your full name and contact details, a description of the records requested, the form in which you prefer to receive the records, and the reason for the request (if applicable).
7. Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Request fee (lodging a PAIA request) | R50.00 |
| Reproduction fee — photocopies (per A4 page) | R2.00 |
| Reproduction fee — printed pages | R2.00 |
| Reproduction fee — electronic format (USB) | R40.00 + cost of USB |
| Reproduction fee — electronic format (email/download) | No charge |
| Search and preparation fee (per hour) | R30.00 |
| Requestors with indigent status (proved) | Fees may be waived |
Fees are prescribed by the Minister of Justice and may be updated. Fees are waived for requests made in the public interest, at the discretion of the Information Officer.
8. Appeal against refusal
If your request is refused, you may:
- Apply to court — under Section 82 of PAIA, you may apply to the High Court to review the decision. This must be done within 180 days of receiving the refusal.
- Complain to the Information Regulator — under Section 77A of PAIA (as amended by POPIA), you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: inforeg@justice.gov.za.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026 | Applies to: anc-fscaucus.gov.za
The ANC Free State Caucus is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This policy explains what we collect, why, and your rights.
1. Who we are (Responsible Party)
Organisation: ANC Free State Caucus
Address: Free State Provincial Legislature, Maitland Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
Information Officer: Mr. Oupa Khoabane, Chief Whip
Contact: privacy@anc-fscaucus.gov.za | 051 407 1000
2. Personal information we collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it — specifically through the Constituency Query Form on our Contact page. This may include:
- Full name and surname
- Contact telephone number
- Preferred contact method (phone/email/WhatsApp)
- Subject and description of your constituency query
- Your selected district and MPL
We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as race, health status, or political affiliations beyond your use of this site) without separate, explicit consent.
Our website does not use cookies to collect personal data. Browser storage is used only for your accessibility preferences and language selection (see Cookies & Storage tab).
3. Purpose of collection
We collect personal information for the following specific purposes:
- To route your constituency query to the correct Parliamentary Constituency Office (PCO)
- To allow the MPL or PCO staff to follow up with you
- To generate a reference number for your query
- To track and report on constituency service delivery (in anonymised aggregate form)
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those stated above without your consent.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal information on the basis of:
- Your consent — you provide information voluntarily via the constituency query form, and are required to tick a POPIA consent checkbox before submitting.
- Legitimate purpose — constituency representation is a core function of elected MPLs under the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
5. How we share your information
Your personal information may be shared with:
- The relevant MPL and PCO staff needed to address your query
- The Free State Legislature administration for official record-keeping purposes
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with commercial third parties, political campaigns, or external organisations without your consent. We do not transfer personal information outside the Republic of South Africa.
6. How long we keep your information
Constituency query records are retained for 3 years from the date of submission, in line with the Legislature's records management policy. After this period, records are securely deleted or anonymised.
Accessibility and language preferences stored in your browser's local storage remain until you clear your browser data or reset them on the Accessibility page.
7. Your rights under POPIA
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Information Officer at privacy@anc-fscaucus.gov.za.
8. Information Regulator contact details
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to complain to:
Information Regulator of South Africa
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Telephone: 010 023 5200
9. Voluntary participation
The submission of a constituency query is entirely voluntary. You are not obliged to provide any personal information to access information on this website. The only information required for a constituency query is what is necessary to route and respond to your query.
Cookies & Storage Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This website does not use advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies. We use browser localStorage only for essential functionality that improves your experience.
What we store and why
We use your browser's localStorage (not cookies) to save two types of preference:
Third-party resources
This website loads the following resources from third-party servers:
- Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com / fonts.gstatic.com) — loads the Playfair Display and Source Sans 3 typefaces. Google may set its own cookies or log your IP address in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We are exploring self-hosting these fonts to eliminate this dependency.
No other third-party scripts, iframes, or embeds are loaded by default.
Managing your stored data
You can manage or clear your stored preferences at any time:
- Accessibility preferences — click the ♿ accessibility button (bottom-right) and select "Reset to defaults", or visit the Accessibility Tools section.
- Language preference — switch back to English using the language selector in the top navigation bar.
- All stored data — clear localStorage entirely via your browser's developer tools or privacy settings (Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Site data).
Do Not Track
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