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Government Pensions Administration Agency publication
Government Pensions Administration AgencyRef: https://www.gpaa.gov.za/PAIA/GPAA_PAIA_Manual%202024%20%20%20website.pdf
Official source
Source domain: gpaa.gov.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
The document is a PAIA/POPIA manual for the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) outlining the purpose, scope, and basic rights to access information under PAIA and POPIA, including intended transparency and the limits on information disclosure. It explains that public bodies must compile a manual with minimum requirements and describes the roles of governance, privacy protections, and allowed limitations. It also references the South African Human Rights Commission as a guide provider and contact point for PAIA usage.
Facts
Reference
https://www.gpaa.gov.za/PAIA/GPAA_PAIA_Manual%202024%20%20%20website.pdf
Key Takeaways
- entity: Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)
- legislation: PAIA (Act No. 2 of 2000) and POPIA (Act No. 4 of 2013)
- purpose: manual to assist access to information held by GPAA
- date: PAIA effective 9 March 2001; POPIA effective 19 November 2013
- principles: transparency and accountability
- limitations: privacy, commercial confidentiality, governance efficiency
- guide referenced: South African Human Rights Commission
- contact: Information Officers (national, provincial, local)