Welcome to the FARPost Transparency Hub. As a leading voice in South African sports media, we are committed to accountability, data privacy, and journalistic integrity. This page serves as a central repository for our regulatory compliance and editorial standards.
FARPost (Pty) Ltd is fully committed to the protection of your personal information. In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we ensure that:
We only collect personal information necessary for providing our news services and improving user experience.
We employ industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect user data.
You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time.
In terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), FARPost maintains a manual that outlines the categories of records we hold and the process for requesting access to that information.
View the PAIA Manual: Download PAIA Form
Request for Information: All requests for access to records must be directed to our Information Officer.
Our credibility is built on the independence of our newsroom.
We subscribe to the South African Press Code, which mandates truthful, accurate, and fair reporting.
We maintain a strict “Chinese Wall” between our editorial team and commercial partners. No advertiser or corporate entity influences our match analysis or reporting.
In the event of a factual error, we publish a transparent correction at the top of the affected article.
We use cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic.
We use Google Analytics to understand how our audience interacts with our content to provide a better user experience.
Our advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense/AdExchange) may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to FARPost or other websites.
Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or via the Cookie Consent Tool on our site.
In compliance with South African law, the following individual is the designated Information Officer for FARPost (Pty) Ltd. They are responsible for overseeing privacy queries and ensuring our ongoing compliance with data protection regulations.
Name: Roland Ellis
Designation: Acting CEO & Information Officer
Email: roland@farpost.co.za
Postal Address: 9th Floor Sandton Office Towers, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196
Physical Address: 9th Floor Sandton Office Towers, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196
If you believe FARPost has not adhered to these policies or if you have a complaint regarding our reporting:
Editorial Complaints: Contact the Editor-in-Chief at editor@farpost.co.za.
Regulatory Complaints: If an editorial dispute is not resolved, you may refer the matter to the Press Council of South Africa.
Data Complaints: If a privacy concern is not addressed, you may contact the Information Regulator (South Africa).
