How to engage with the caucus
The Free State Caucus is constitutionally mandated to represent you. Here is how you can engage with your elected representatives directly.
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Contact Your MPL
Reach your Member of the Provincial Legislature directly about service delivery, education, health, housing, safety, or any matter affecting your community. Your MPL is constitutionally required to respond within 30 days.
Find & contact your MPL
Attend a Public Hearing
All citizens may attend and present oral evidence at committee public hearings. These are open sessions where community voices directly shape legislation and oversight.
View upcoming hearings
Participate in Committee Work
Portfolio committees invite written and oral submissions from the public on bills, departmental budgets, and oversight matters. Your expertise and lived experience matters.
View committee schedule
Request Public Records (PAIA)
Under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000), every South African has the right to request records held by the caucus. Submit Form C with a R50 fee.
Read the PAIA Manual
Visit Your Constituency Office
Each MPL operates a dedicated constituency office (PCO) in their area. Visit in person to discuss community issues, pick up information, or arrange an appointment.
Find your PCO
How public participation works
Your query moves through a structured process to ensure every voice receives a considered response from your representative.
Submit
Use the online form, visit your PCO in person, or write to the caucus office with your concern, query, or information request.
Acknowledge
You receive written acknowledgement within 5 working days confirming receipt and the name of the MPL handling your matter.
Engage
The MPL may contact you for further detail, refer the matter to the relevant department, or raise it in a committee or plenary sitting.
Respond
A formal written response is provided within 30 days. Complex matters may be escalated with progress updates every 15 days.
Upcoming public hearings & community meetings
All hearings are open to the public. Register below to receive a reminder and participation guidelines before the event.
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26 Mar 2026Wednesday · 09:00
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Health Infrastructure Bill — Public Submissions
Portfolio Committee on Health · Legislature, Bloemfontein
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Open |
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2 Apr 2026Thursday · 10:00
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Education Budget Vote — Community Inputs
Portfolio Committee on Education · Welkom, Lejweleputswa
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Open |
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10 Apr 2026Friday · 09:00
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Rural Housing Oversight — Xhariep Community Forum
Town Hall · Trompsburg, Xhariep District
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Confirm seat |
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22 Apr 2026Wednesday · 14:00
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Water & Sanitation Delivery — Thabo Mofutsanyane Review
Portfolio Committee on CoGTA · Phuthaditjhaba
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Open |
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7 May 2026Thursday · 09:00
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Fezile Dabi Youth Employment Imbizo
Sasolburg Community Centre, Fezile Dabi
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Confirm seat |
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20 May 2026Wednesday · 10:00
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Annual Departmental Scorecard Review — Open Gallery
Legislature Chamber · Bloemfontein (live-streamed)
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Open |
Contact Your MPL
Your community issue deserves a formal response
Every query submitted to an MPL is logged, tracked, and escalated to the responsible department where necessary. Your MPL is constitutionally required to respond in writing within 30 days.
What happens after you make contact
Reference number issuedYou receive a unique reference number within 24 hours confirming your query has been received.
MPL confirmedYour query is assigned to the MPL representing your district or the relevant topic area.
Engagement & escalationThe MPL may raise the matter in the relevant portfolio committee or directly with the responsible MEC.
Written response within 30 daysA formal reply is issued. Complex matters are escalated with progress updates every 15 days.
Find representation in your district
The ANC Free State Caucus represents citizens across all five district and metropolitan municipalities.
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Mangaung Metropolitan
6 MPL seats · Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu
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L
Lejweleputswa
3 MPL seats · Welkom, Virginia, Bothaville
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F
Fezile Dabi
3 MPL seats · Sasolburg, Parys, Viljoenskroon
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Thabo Mofutsanyane
3 MPL seats · Phuthaditjhaba, Bethlehem, Harrismith
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Xhariep
1 MPL seat · Trompsburg, Springfontein, Gariep Dam
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Stay connected & informed
Follow the caucus across platforms to receive plenary updates, oversight reports, and community event notices.
WhatsApp Community
Join the ANC Free State Caucus WhatsApp Community to receive plenary alerts, committee meeting reminders, and quick response notices from your MPL's office.
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Watch Proceedings Live
Plenary sittings and major committee meetings are live-streamed on YouTube. Public gallery seats are available at the Legislature in Bloemfontein — no RSVP needed.
Watch on YouTube →
Newsroom & Statements
Read official caucus statements, oversight reports, and press releases. All Hansard transcripts are published within 5 working days of each sitting.
Go to newsroom →
Freedom of Information
Any person may request access to records held by the caucus under PAIA (Act 2 of 2000). The Information Officer processes requests within 30 days.
Read the PAIA Manual →
Constituency Offices (PCOs)
Each MPL maintains a constituency office open Monday to Friday. Walk in, call ahead, or book an appointment online. All services are free of charge.
Find your PCO →
Your Rights as a Citizen
Section 59 of the Constitution requires the legislature to facilitate public involvement. You have the right to petition, to information, and to participate in committee hearings.
Know your rights →