PAIA information manual

Prepared in accordance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act No. 2 of 2000  |  Version 3  |  Updated October 2023

This manual outlines how to request access to records held by Vaal Triangle Preparatory School. All requests are handled by our Information Officer in accordance with the Act.

1. Background

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.

2. About Vaal Triangle Preparatory School

Vaal Triangle Preparatory School (Registration No. 2007/033336/08) is situated at:

Joseph Addison Street, S.W.1
Vanderbijlpark, 1900
Gauteng, South Africa

016 931 2200    reception@vaalprep.co.za

3. Contact details of the Chief Executive Officer

DetailInformation
Chief Executive OfficerJanine Muller (School Principal)
AddressJoseph Addison Street, S.W.1, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, Gauteng
Telephone016 931 2200
Emailprincipal@vaalprep.co.za
Websitevaal-triangle-preparatory.vercel.app

4. The Information Officer

All requests for information in terms of the Act must be addressed to the Information Officer:

Email: principal@vaalprep.co.za
Tel: 016 931 2200
Address: Joseph Addison Street, S.W.1, Vanderbijlpark, 1900

5. Guide of the SA Human Rights Commission

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

6. Records held by Vaal Triangle Preparatory School

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.

7. How to request access to records

Step 1: Complete Form 2

Complete the prescribed Form 2 (available from the Information Regulator's website) with sufficient detail to identify the record and yourself as the requester.

Step 2: Submit the form

Submit the completed form to the Information Officer by:

Step 3: Pay the request fee

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.

Step 4: Await a decision

The school will respond within 30 days of receiving your complete request, either granting or refusing access with reasons.

8. Fees

ItemFee
Request fee (third-party requests only)R50.00
Photocopy, A4 pageR3.90 per page
Printed copy, A4 pageR4.80 per page
Copy on flash driveR0 (if provided by requestor)
Copy on compact discR56.00
Copy of audio recordR56.00
PostageActual 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.

9. Grounds for refusing access

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.

10. Availability of this manual

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.

11. Contact

Vaal Triangle Preparatory School, Information Officer
Joseph Addison Street, S.W.1, Vanderbijlpark, 1900
016 931 2200
principal@vaalprep.co.za