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If a request for access to a record is refused, the public can seek remedies through the Government Printing Works before escalating to the Information Regulator or courts.
- Who it is for:
- requesters of records
- How to act on it:
- Appeal the decision through the internal process described in the manual, involving the Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer.
The public can access records held by the Government Printing Works without making a formal request if those records are listed as publicly available. To request access to other records, individuals must follow the procedures outlined in the manual.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public seeking access to government records
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Information Officer or Deputy Information Officer using the details provided in the manual to request access to records not already publicly available.
The public can obtain access to the updated guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act, as provided by the Information Regulator.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Information Officer or visit the Information Regulator’s website to access the guide.
Notices related to insolvency and company matters, such as liquidation, receivership, or winding-up, may be published in the Government Gazette using standard forms like Form 6 and Form 9.
- Who it is for:
- companies, liquidators, receivers, or trustees involved in insolvency proceedings
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit the appropriate form (e.g., Form 6, Form 9) to the Government Printing Works for publication
Forms such as J295 (Notice of curator and tutor) and J193 (Notice to creditors in deceased estates) can be submitted for publication in the Government Gazette. These are used in the administration of deceased estates and require official notice to be published.
- Who it is for:
- executors, curators, tutors, or administrators handling deceased estates
- How to act on it:
- Prepare and submit the relevant form (e.g., J295, J193) to the Government Printing Works for publication
The South African Government Gazette (Legal Gazette A), Volume 642, No. 42136, published on 28 December 2018, is available for free online access through the official website of the Government Printing Works.
- Who it is for:
- any member of the public, legal practitioners, businesses, or organisations needing access to official legal notices
- How to act on it:
- Visit the website www.gpwonline.co.za and access the gazette directly
Individuals, companies, estate administrators, and legal practitioners can publish legal notices in the South African Government Gazette (Legal Gazette A) by submitting their documents before the daily closing time of 15:00 sharp. The notice must be submitted via hard copy or electronic file to the Government Printing Works.
- Who it is for:
- any person or entity required to publish legal notices under the Companies Act, Insolvency Act, or Administration of Estates Acts
- How to act on it:
- Submit the notice to the Government Printing Works before 15:00 sharp on the day of publication
Various standard legal notices and forms (such as J158, J297, J295, J193, J187, J28, J29, J29–CC, Form 1 to Form 5, Form 7, Form 8) can be published in the Government Gazette at a fixed price of R37.82 each, effective from 1 April 2018.
- Who it is for:
- individuals, businesses, lawyers, or estate administrators submitting routine legal notices
- How to act on it:
- Submit the notice or form to the Government Printing Works with payment of R37.82
Form 6 and Form 9, which are specific legal forms under the Companies Act or Insolvency Act, may be published in the Government Gazette at a higher fixed rate of R75.66 each, effective from 1 April 2018.
- Who it is for:
- companies, insolvency practitioners, or legal professionals filing complex legal forms
- How to act on it:
- Submit Form 6 or Form 9 to the Government Printing Works with payment of R75.66
Form J193, used to formally notify creditors of a deceased person's estate, may be published in the Government Gazette. It is required under the Administration of Estates Act and must be submitted prior to the 15:00 sharp deadline.
- Who it is for:
- estate administrators or executors managing deceased estates
- How to act on it:
- Complete Form J193 and submit it to the Government Printing Works before 15:00 sharp
The Government Printing Works provides standard forms (such as J193, J295, Form 6, Form 9, etc.) for use in administering estates and insolvency matters, which are published in the gazette and available for download through the online portal.
- Who it is for:
- executors, curators, tutors, administrators, and legal practitioners handling estate or insolvency matters
- How to act on it:
- Download the forms from the online portal www.gpwonline.co.za or obtain them from the Government Printing Works
Liquidators and other appointed officials can submit notices related to their appointments or actions, such as insolvency proceedings.
- Who it is for:
- liquidators and other appointees
- How to act on it:
- Submit the notice to the Publications Section at 88 Visagie Street, Pretoria, before 15:00 sharp.