PAIA Manual
Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Forms Links:
- Form 01: Request for a Guide from the Regulator [Regulation 2]
- Form 01: Request for a Copy of the Guide from an Information Officer [Regulations 3]
- Form 02: Request for Access to Record [Regulation 7]
- Form 03: Outcome of request and of fees payable [Regulation 8]
- Form 04: Internal Appeal Form [Regulation 9]
- Form 05: Complaint Form [Regulation 10]
- Form 13: PAIA Request for Compliance Assessment Form [Regulation 14(1)]
Prepared in accordance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 (PAIA)
Company Name: Advocacy for Inclusive Development NPC
Registration Number: 2024/727860/08
Registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No: 930087014). Section 18A approved
Postal Address: 6 Interlaken Avenue, Riviera Park, Mafikeng, 2745
Email: hello@a4id.org.za
Information Officer: Roger de Bezancon-Ballaigues
- Introduction
This manual has been prepared in terms of Section 51 of PAIA and to address the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
- Purpose
To outline how individuals may request access to records held by A4ID (Advocacy for Inclusive Development) in a lawful, structured manner.
- Guide to Request Access (per Section 10 of PAIA)
A guide is available from the Information Regulator on how to exercise your rights.
Website: https://inforegulator.org.za
Email: PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
4. Categories of Records Available
Records that may be requested include:| Category | Example |
|---|---|
| Business Records | Contracts, invoices, compliance docs |
| HR Records | Employee information (internal use only) |
| Client Information | Project records, proposals, service agreements |
| Financial Records | Bank details, tax filings (non-public) |
| Marketing | Campaign logs, engagement stats |
| Website Data | Analytics logs, form submissions |
- Request Procedure
Submit a written request using Form 02 (available at https://inforegulator.org.za/forms/) to:
Email: hello@a4id.org.za
You may be required to pay a prescribed fee as outlined by the Information Regulator.
- Grounds for Refusal
Access may be refused under PAIA if it:
- Violates third-party privacy
- Includes confidential company information
- May prejudice security or commercial interests
- Remedies Available
If your request is refused, you may:
- Appeal internally (not required for private bodies)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
- Approach a court of law
- Information Officer Details
Name: Roger de Bezancon-Ballaigues
Email: rogerbb@a4id.org.za