Prior to his election as an MP, he was one of six permanent delegates from the Northern Cape to the National Council of Provinces from 2019 to 2024.

Aucamp's father was formerly the leader of the Afrikaner Eenheidsbeweging (AEB) but resigned in 2003 to form the National Action (NA).

Aucamp subsequently joined the African National Congress (ANC) with his newlywed wife.

[10] Aucamp married New National Party (NNP) spokesperson Carol Johnson in July 2004.

[1] The marriage was short-lived as Johnson filed for divorce in September 2004, citing Aucamp's financial status and her not being informed about his child that was born out of wedlock.