Promotion of Access to Information Act manual — how to request access to records held by St Francis College.
This manual outlines how to request access to records held by St Francis College. All requests are handled by our Information Officer in accordance with the Act.
The Promotion of Access to Information Act No. 2 of 2000 (“the Act”) gives effect to the constitutional right of access to information held by the state and by private bodies, where that information is required for the exercise or protection of a right. In terms of Section 51 of the Act, all private bodies are required to compile an Information Manual.
St Francis College is an independent UMALUSI-accredited school situated at:
32 Park Street
Benoni, 1500
Gauteng, South Africa
010 035 0947 · admin@stfranciscol.co.za
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | The School Principal |
| Address | 32 Park Street, Benoni, 1500, Gauteng |
| Telephone | 010 035 0947 |
| admin@stfranciscol.co.za | |
| Website | stfranciscol.co.za |
All requests for information in terms of the Act must be addressed to the Information Officer:
Email: admin@stfranciscol.co.za
Tel: 010 035 0947
Address: 32 Park Street, Benoni, 1500
The South African Human Rights Commission has compiled a guide on how to use the Act. Enquiries may be directed to:
PAIA Unit, South African Human Rights Commission
Private Bag X2700, Houghton, 2041
Tel: 011 877-3803 · Website: sahrc.org.za
The school holds records relating to the following categories:
Some records are publicly available without a formal request (such as those on this website). Other records require a formal request in terms of the Act.
Complete the prescribed Form 2 (available from the Information Regulator’s website) with sufficient detail to identify the record and yourself as the requester.
Submit the completed form to the Information Officer by:
A request fee of R50.00 is payable upfront (not applicable to personal requesters seeking their own information). The school will advise you of any additional access fees before processing.
The school will respond within 30 days of receiving your complete request, either granting or refusing access with reasons.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Request fee (third-party requests only) | R50.00 |
| Photocopy, A4 page | R3.90 per page |
| Printed copy, A4 page | R4.80 per page |
| Copy on flash drive | R0 (if provided by requester) |
| Copy on compact disc | R56.00 |
| Copy of audio record | R56.00 |
| Postage | Actual cost |
| Deposit (if search exceeds 6 hours) | One third of estimated access fee |
All fees must be deposited into the school's bank account. Banking details will be provided upon receipt of your request. Fees are subject to change in line with the Act.
The school may refuse access to records where disclosure would:
The Information Officer's decision is final. Requesters who are dissatisfied may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of notification of the decision.
This manual is available on this website and for inspection at the school's premises during office hours. It will be updated annually. For the full manual including all prescribed forms, please contact the Information Officer.
St Francis College, Information Officer
32 Park Street, Benoni, 1500
010 035 0947
admin@stfranciscol.co.za
