Access to information (ATI) held by public and private bodies is one of the most important information rights in the information society. Unless there are good reasons, people should have access to information. Having access to information is just as [...]
Every organisation has several projects or programmes on the go to help it achieve essential things it needs to accomplish. The Michalsons programmes are blueprints that empower organisations to run effective programmes in their organisation. Get the most out of [...]
The regulatory and compliance landscape continually evolves, raising questions. We know you are working through our programmes and have many questions you would like answers to. This is why we’re allowing you to ask us any questions that concern you [...]
The Information Regulator requested the heads of all bodies including private bodies submit their PAIA section 83(4) report (PAIA report) by 30 June 2025. According to section 83(4) of PAIA, the regulator can request the heads of private bodies to [...]
You've been working through the Access to Information programme for some time now. With the increase in the regulator's awareness campaigns, requests for PAIA reports, PAIA compliance and enforcement notices being issued, we know you have so many questions you [...]
In Nkosi v Johannesburg Municipality, Nkosi requested access to the job evaluation and re-grading records in terms of PAIA. The Johannesburg Municipality refused their request. Who should care about this judgment and why? Employees and workers' trade unions because you [...]
In Afriforum v Eskom, the parties had a dispute when Eskom refused to grant Afriforum access, under PAIA, to various contracts related to coal and diesel procurement, as well as contracts with neighbouring countries for electricity provision. Who should care [...]
In Montrose Mews v Moela, the court had to intervene and decide whether PAIA applied to information requested by a member of a body corporate. Who should care about this judgment and why? Members of sectional title schemes because the [...]
In Schreiber v ANC, Leon Schreiber, a member of the National Assembly representing the DA, requested access to information from the ANC on their National Cadre Deployment Committee's activities. The ANC refused the request, leading Schreiber and the DA [...]
In Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse v South African National Roads Agency, known as 'OUTA' and 'SANRAL' respectively, the court upheld SANRAL's refusal to disclose sensitive commercial information, citing PAIA protections. Who should care about this judgment and why? Public administrators [...]
Last week, the information regulator issued PAIA compliance notices to several public and private bodies in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Although the regulator's notice is addressed to public bodies and to "Deputy Information Officers", [...]
