What is PAIA?
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (“PAIA”) gives every person the right to request access to records held by a public or private body, where that information is required to exercise or protect any right. Ashbury College, as a private body, is required to make certain information available in terms of PAIA.
Our Information Officer
Requests for access to information held by Ashbury College should be directed to our Information Officer:
Mr Cecil Behrens
Executive Head, Ashbury College
69 Von Broembsen Road, Fairleads, Benoni 1501
How to submit a request
To request access to a record, you must complete Form C (the prescribed request form under PAIA) and submit it to the Information Officer at the address or email above. Form C is available from the Information Regulator of South Africa or on request from our office.
Your request must include:
- your full name and contact details;
- a description of the record(s) you are requesting;
- the right you are seeking to exercise or protect, and why the record is required for that purpose;
- the form in which you wish to receive access (e.g. copy, inspection); and
- proof of identity.
A request fee and access fee may apply as prescribed by PAIA regulations. We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.
PAIA Manual
Ashbury College maintains a PAIA Section 51 Manual which sets out the categories of records held by the school and the procedures for requesting access. The manual is available on request from the Information Officer.
The Information Regulator
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your request, you may approach the Information Regulator of South Africa:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
PO Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017