PAIA Manual

Manual prepared in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, no 2 of 2000 (the “Act”) for The Angel Gown Initiative (“TAGI”):

  • The Angel Gown Initiative – NPO registration number 203-283

 

Board of Directors of TAGI:

E Erasmus (CEO and founder)

R Van Zyl (Chief communications officer)

A van Wyk(Chief compliance officer)

 

A   INTRODUCTION

The Act together with all relevant legislation provides for the right of access to information held by public and private bodies when such information is requested for the exercise of protection of any rights.

 

This manual is to assist any potential requesters of the procedural and other requirements which a request for information must meet as prescribed by the Act.

 

OVERVIEW OF TAGI

TAGI is a non profit organization registered with the Department of Social Development with its registered address at 31 West Crescent, Gordon’s Bay, 7140.

 

TAGI is predominantly located in and focused on providing bereavement apparel to various hospitals in and around South Africa. TAGI delivers manufacture and deliver bereavement apparel products to hospitals to distribute to parents who suffer infant loss.

1. Manufacturing of bereavement apparel

This includes:

  • Angel Gown garments; and
  • Angel Cocoon wraps.

2. Distribution of bereavement apparel

This includes:

  • Angel Gown garments; and
  • Angel Cocoon wraps.

 

B  INFORMATION REQUIRED IN TERMS OF SECTION 51(1)(a) OF THE ACT:          

THE ANGEL GOWN INITIATIVE, NPO REGISTRATION NUMBER 203-283
Physical Address: 31 West Crescent, Gordon’s Bay, 7140
Postal Address: 31 West Crescent, Gordon’s Bay, 7140
Contact Number: +27 82 457 6220
Chief Executive Officer: Eric Erasmus

31 West Crescent, Gordon’s Bay, 7140

Tel:  +27 82 457 6220

Email: eric.elronde@tagi.co.za

Chief Communications Officer: Regina Van Zyl

36 Sail Street, West Beach, 7441

Tel:      +27 82 837 5995

Email:  milla.bottomley@tagi.co.za

Chief Compliance Officer: Anso-Mari van Wyk

20 Fisant Street, Amandelsig, Kuils River, 7580

Tel:      +27 73 934 0940

Email:  anso.vanwyk@tagi.co.za

 

SECTION 10 GUIDE

The Act requires the South African Human Rights Commission (“SAHRC”)to compile a guide to be available in each official language, to assist individuals in understanding how to exercise their rights contained in the Act.  Any queries regarding this guide can be addressed directly to the SAHRCat:

The South African Human Rights Commission

Postal Address:

Private Bag x 2700

Houghton

2041

Tel:                       + 27 11 877 3803

Fax:                      + 27 11 403 0625

Website:               www.sahrc.org.za

Email:                   PAIA@sahrc.org.za

 

C  RECORDS ARE KEPT IN TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATION

 

  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997
  • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993
  • Competition Act 89 of 1998
  • Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
  • Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964
  • Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
  • Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act no 37 of 2002
  • Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange listing requirements
  • Income Tax Act 58 of 1962
  • Insider Trading Act No.135 of 1998
  • Intellectual Property Laws Amendments Act 38 of 1997
  • Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
  • Skill Development Levies Act 9 of 1999
  • Skills Development Act 97 of 1998

 

Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

  • Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998
  • The Companies Act No. 71 of 2008
  • The National Credit Act 34 of 2005
  • Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993
  • Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act 4 of 2002
  • Value Added Tax Act 89 of 1991
  • Such other legislation as may from time to time be applicable

 

 

D  NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 51(1)(c)

 

No notice has been published to date in terms of Section 51(1)(c) of the Act.  The following records are however automatically available on TAGI’s website to any person requesting this information and it is therefore not necessary to apply for access thereto in terms of the Act:

 

  • Annual Financial Statements
  • Annual Report
  • Constitution of Incorporation

 

E  RECORDS HELD BY THE ANGEL GOWN INITIATIVE IN TERMS OF SECTION 51(1)(e)

Statutory:

  • Constitution
  • Statutory records and returns
  • Agreements
  • Trade marks & Patents
  • Title Deeds

 

Admin, Finance and Accounting:

  • Accounting records
  • Policies and procedures
  • Banking details and bank statements
  • Financial Statements
  • Income Tax

 

Human Resources:

  • Policies and Procedures
  • Pension and Provident Fund details
  • Skills development plan
  • Records and reports

 

Operations:

  • Permits, licenses, consents, approvals, authorisations, applications and registrations
  • Policies and procedures
  • Reports and supporting documentation
  • Contractor, client and supplier agreements and information
  • Documentation on Customs and Excise
  • Environmental, Health and Safety records

 

Information technology:

  • System documentation and manuals
  • Project, disaster recovery and implementation plans

 

F  PROCEDURE FOR REQUEST FOR ACCESS (SECTION 53 TO 57 AND 60 OF THE ACT):

 

  1. To request a document that does fall within the ambit of the Act, the requester must complete the prescribed form as set out in Annexure A (form C) hereto and submit same to the Communications Officer via the contact details listed under B above.

 

  1. The prescribed form must be completed with sufficient detail to enable the Communications Officer to clearly identify the record/s requested, the requester’s identity and which form of access to the records is required, should the request be granted. The requester must explain what other right is being protected or exercised.

 

  1. If the request is being made on behalf of another person, the requester must submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Communications Officer, of the capacity in which they are making the request.

 

  1. The Communications Officer will process the request and notify the requester of its decision whether or not the request has been granted. Should the request be granted, the notice will state the access fees (if any) that are payable and of the different procedures that must be followed until the request is finalised.  A copy of the fee structure applicable to public and private bodies can be accessed on sahc.org.za

 

  1. Should the request be refused, the notice will state adequate reasons for the refusal.

 

G  GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL OF ACCESS TO RECORDS (SECTION 63 TO 69 OF THE ACT AND THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT NO 4, 2013):

 

Access to certain records may be or must be denied on the grounds set out in the Act. This includes:

 

  • Mandatory protection of privacy of a third party who is a natural person;
  • Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party;
  • Mandatory protection of certain confidential information of third party;
  • Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property;
  • Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings;
  • Commercial information of private body;
  • Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of privacy body.

 

H AVAILABILITY OF THE MANUAL

 

Copies of this manual are available for inspection, free of charge, at the registered offices of The Angel Gown Initiative.  Copies are also available from the South African Human Rights Commission and on our website (www.tagi.co.za).