Information
regarding Transnet may be accessed on this page. The request and
internal appeals forms (with different contact addresses for requests
directed at Transnet and Spoornet) may be downloaded below. You will be
able to indicate the specific business unit whose records you will
request to access on the form itself. It is advised that you also
consult the Plain Language Version of PAIA (Open Democracy Advice
Centre) if you intend submitting a request to the single point of
entry for PAIA in Transnet.
Significance of PAIA
Section 32 of the Constitution guarantees the right of access to
information held by the State and other persons of the institutions. The
Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) provides the
framework and procedures for the exercise of the constitutional right to
information as swiftly, inexpensively and effortlessly as is reasonably
possible. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) plays an
important part in the implementation of PAIA
PAIA Definition of a Record
PAIA applies to a record(s) regardless when it came into existence. PAIA
applies to all recorded information regardless of form or medium,
whether in the possession or under the control of Transnet and its
business units (PAIA Chapter1: Definitions and Interpretation).
Voluntary Disclosure of certain Categories of Transnet Records
Certain categories of public records of Transnet are available
automatically without a person having to request in terms of PAIA. The
only fee payable will be a prescribed fee for reproduction.
Request Procedure for Transnet Record(s) that include its Business
Units: All requests to access a record(s) of Transnet and its business
units must be made on the prescribed form which may be downloaded from
this page.
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