PAIA Manual
Prepared in accordance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000.
1. Introduction
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (the "Act") gives third parties the right to approach private bodies and the government to request information held by them, which is required in the exercise and/or protection of any rights. On request, the private body or government is obliged to release such information unless the Act expressly states that the records containing such information may or must not be released.
2. Company Contact Details
Name of Body: Natal Blends (Pty) Ltd
Head of Body: The Director
Physical Address: Suite 16 The Chambers, Bishop's Court Office Park, Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, 3610
Postal Address: Suite 16 The Chambers, Bishop's Court Office Park, Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, 3610
Telephone: +27 67 141 9210
Email: admin@natalblends.com
3. The Guide of the Information Regulator
A guide to the Act (as contemplated under section 10 of the Act) is available from the Information Regulator. The guide contains such information as may reasonably be required by a person who wishes to exercise any right contemplated in the Act.
Any enquiries regarding this guide should be directed to:
The Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
4. Records Available Without Request
The following records are automatically available to all members of the public without having to request access in terms of the Act:
- Marketing material
- Product brochures
- Newsletters
- Price lists
5. Records Available on Request
The following records are available upon request, subject to the provisions of the Act:
- Company Records: Memorandum of Incorporation, Directors' names, Share register.
- Financial Records: Annual Financial Statements, Tax returns, Accounting records.
- Employee Records: Employment contracts, Disciplinary records, Salary records.
- Customer Records: Customer details, Transaction history.
6. Request Procedure
To request access to a record, please complete the prescribed form (Form C) and submit it to the Information Officer at the address or email provided above. The prescribed fee may be payable before the request is processed.