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Electronic version of the Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act
The electronic version of the guide is hosted on the South African Human Rights Commission’s website and is updated monthly to reflect current contact details of information officers and changes in PAIA-related information. This allows the public to access the most up-to-date version of the guide online.
- Who it is for
- members of the public seeking updated information on PAIA
- How to act on it
- Visit the SAHRC website and download the latest version
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An electronic version of the Guide will be kept on the website of the South African Human Rights Commission, www.sahrc.org.za and will be updated monthly to keep the public abreast of developments and changes regarding the contact details of information officers of public bodies and general information on PAIA.
Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000
This guide explains how members of the public can access records and information held by public and private bodies in South Africa under the Promotion of Access to Information Act. It provides step-by-step guidance on making requests, understanding costs, contacting information officers, and seeking legal remedies if needed. The guide is available in 11 official languages and includes a list of public bodies from which records can be accessed.
- Who it is for
- members of the public seeking information from public or private bodies
- How to act on it
- Download the PDF from the provided link
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Download the Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000
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https://www.amazwi.museum/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PAIA-GUIDE-english.pdf
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- Document title: Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act
- Legislation referenced: Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA)
- Constitutional basis: Section 32(1) and Section 32(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996
- SAHRC mandate: Section 10 of PAIA requires SAHRC to compile guidelines on using PAIA
- Guide languages: 11 official languages (English, Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga)
- Publication structure: includes Parts 1–5 and later Part 6 (public bodies from whom you can access records)
- Website and updates: electronic version kept on www.sahrc.org.za and updated monthly
- ISBN number shown: 0-620-33617-X
- South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)
- Promotion of Access to Information Act Unit (PAIA Unit)
- Dr Leon Wessels
- Narandran Jody Kollapen
- Adv. Mothusi Lepheana
- Ms. Bernadette Kotelo
- Mr. Mziwodumo Rubushe
- Mr. Kgositoi Aubrey Sedupane
- Ms. Sakuntala Veersamy
- Ms. Clare Wyllie
- Ms. Lindiwe Mokate
- Promotion of Access to Information Act Committee (PAIA Committee)