PAIA Manual (Promotion of Access to Information Act Manual)

Prepared in accordance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000)

4.1. Introduction

This manual is intended to foster a culture of transparency and to give effect to the constitutional right of access to information held by Langa M Attorneys.

4.2. Company Details

Name: Langa M Attorneys

Physical Address: Office 409, Elephant House, Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2000

Telephone: +27 69311 7799 (069 311 7799)

Email: info@langamattorneys.com

Information Officer: Ms. M. B. Langa, +27 69311 7799 (069 311 7799)

4.3. Guide on How to Use PAIA

The guide is available from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Visit www.sahrc.org.za for more information.

4.4. Categories of Information Available

Voluntary Disclosures:

1. Company profile
2. Marketing brochure
3. Legal articles or newsletters

Records Automatically Available:

Publicly available documents (e.g., court rulings)

Records Available on Request:

1. Client files (subject to client consent)
2. Financial records
3. Employee records

4.5. Request Procedure

1. Complete the prescribed Form C (available from the SAHRC website).
2. Pay the applicable fee.
3. Submit to the Information Officer by email or post.

4.6. Grounds for Refusal

Requests may be refused based on:

1. Privacy of third parties
2. Legal privilege
3. Commercial confidentiality

4.7. Remedies

Requesters may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if access is denied.

4.8. Availability of Manual

This PAIA Manual will be made available upon request.