PRIVACY POLICY
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY POLICYPROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY POLICY
The Porsche Club Central value your Personal Information (PI) and we appreciate that you entrust us to handle it appropriately and carefully.
Organisation: Porsche Club Central South Africa Central
Scope of Policy: The policy applies to the services provided by the Porsche Club to the Porsche Club members, the Porsche Club Committee, third party providers and its employees. This policy describes the type and purpose for which personal information is collected, the unique circumstances in which we may share information and the steps that we take to safeguard your personal information. By engaging with us, you consent to the use of the practices that we describe in the policy.
Operational date: 1 July 2021
Policy review date: 1 July 2022
What personal information do we collect?
The information that we collect from you may include:
Personal Information: Name, address and contact information, ID/passport number, date of birth, communication methods such as cell phone number and email address.
Emergency contact information: Medical Aid numbers and plans and emergency contact persons
Special personal Information: We do not collect information regarding your race, political opinions, health or religious beliefs except unless such personal information is volunteered by you.
Children special information: Information is not collected from children (under the age of 18) without the permission of their parent or guardian.
Contacting the Porsche Club
When you use our website www.porscheclub.co.za or contact us via any electronic means, we collect, store and use certain personal information that you disclose to us. Such information may include name, address, mobile phone number, email as well as website data that are required for delivering the services. In the event that you contact us, we may keep a record of the correspondence.
Surveys
We may occasionally distribute surveys to establish what type of events or services interest the Porsche Club members, but you are under no obligation to respond to such questionnaires.
What do we use your personal information for?
We use the information to provide you with the services rendered by the Porsche Club, such as registering for an event, collecting and processing payments and maintaining membership records. We will not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Website
The Porsche Club of South Africa website is hosted in Germany on a system for Porsche Clubs by a service provider commissioned by Porsche. Refer to the applicable Data privacy statement here.
Third-Party Service Providers
We could from time to time engage third-party service providers to deliver Porsche Club services on our behalf, such as distributing the Porsche Club magazine or hosting events. In such cases, certain service providers might require access to certain personal information to perform their functions such as facilitating speedy Covid registration at events, but such information may not be used for any other purpose. Third parties are required to safeguard personal information per privacy policies as permitted by South African data protection legislation.
Information quality
The Porsche Club will upon renewal of the Porsche club membership review the personal information of the member. Should your personal information be outdated, please inform us and we will update your personal information as soon as reasonably possible. Personal information will be archived in accordance with provisions of POPI for 7 years after which it will be destroyed.
Information Security
Security issues related to personal information include that Porsche committee members or staff with access to such information could abuse it or be tricked into providing such information via ‘social engineering’ mechanisms. Data access will be strictly controlled and it may mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we disclose personal information to you. Committee and staff members will additionally be discouraged from making copies of databases.
In some cases, information may be retained as a hard copy to be used for a specific temporary purpose such as distributing Porsche Club apparel to the intended members. Credit card or debit card information are entered directly on the payment portal and the Porsche Club do not receive any credit or debit card information during processing. Where data are stored outside the borders of the country the privacy laws will be similarly restrictive as those regulations imposed by POPI.
Access to Personal Information
You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of the personal information that we hold about you. Requests for access to your own personal information will be handled in compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Act.
Contact
Questions, comments and concerns regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be addressed to the President of the Porsche Club Central, Cilliers van Niekerk
MEMBER OF DISTINCTION AWARD
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCEIn the past, the Porsche Club South Africa Central being a motor club has awarded prizes to members who excelled on the track. Over time and with the addition of the service plans to new Porches, the demographics of the club evolved from predominantly racing enthusiasts to more of a social club. The result is that the traditional areas of recognition fell short in addressing these needs.
The annual Porsche Club Year-End function provides the Porsche Club Committee with the opportunity and privilege to recognize members of the club for involvement in exceptional initiatives. This year marks the 60th Birthday celebration of the Porsche Club. It provides us with the ideal opportunity to acknowledge those remarkable Porsche Club individuals via the institution of “The Member of Distinction” programme with two new categories of prizes. These categories are:
1. The member of distinction award. The award recognizes exceptional Porsche Club members for their immeasurable dedication and contributions to enhancing the image of the Porsche club, its members and the Porsche Brand.
2. Inspirational Achievement Award. The award recognizes exceptional Porsche Club members for their inspiring achievements (non-Porsche related) within their community at large.
Committee 2026
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCENAME PORTFOLIO Petrus Vermeulen
President | Sponsor Liasons
Bryan Maritz
Vice President | Sponsor Liasons | Concours
Johan Van Der Walt
Treasurer | Membership | Sponsor Liasons
Henri Brits
Secretary
Prithe Pillay
Track Days
Johan Potgieter
Weekend Away
Jay Phalatsi
Social Media / Buy & Sell Group | Concours
Glenn Schoeman Loftus Liason | Concours
Constitution
PORSCHE CLUB OF SOUTH AFRICA CONSTITUTION Amended and updated at AGM Feb 2026
Club Structure & Heritage
The Porsche Club of South Africa is the "Umbrella" Club under which four regional clubs operate namely, Porsche Club Central (Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West & Free State), Porsche Club Cape (Western & Northern Cape), Porsche Club Eastern Cape and Porsche Club Kwa-Zulu Natal. The Porsche Club of South Africa celebrated its 65th year of existence in 2025, making it one of the oldest marque car clubs in the country.
Events, Activities & Social Calendar
The calendar is made up of competition and socially orientated events. The Time Trial series is for members who would like to explore the handling of their road cars in a safe and controlled environment. Driver Training sessions are held throughout the year to enable members to familiarise themselves with what their cars are capable of and to improve their driving skills. The Regional Annual Concours, which is of an incredibly high standard and has some of the best examples of the Porsche marque on display is an annual highlight where members delight in showcasing their beautiful cars in the various categories. We also have various Events of Interest, which include informative “Noggins” where members are informed of technical information in a specific field, e.g. a talk on the make-up of the oil we put in our cars, the Tyres we drive on, how a front running Dakar car is designed, built and managed, as well as events like “Cars in The Park”, “Rhino Day at Rietvlei Farm” and the “BMW Car Club Time Trials” where members can participate in their private capacity. The Social Side is made up of breakfast runs, week-ends away, picnics as well as the Year End Celebration Function where members can relax in a social atmosphere and get to know each other. The Porsche Club Parade is a biannual event rotated between the regions. It consists of competitive driving events and well as a full social itinerary. This culminates with a black tie Dinner / Dance / Prize Giving.
Events, Activities & Social Calendar
The regions use social media and newsletters to communicate with members notifying them of upcoming events and then doing report-backs on events held. An annual magazine is produced which consists of articles and images of the regional events as well as subject matter of interest to members.
