PAIA Manual
Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act 2 of 2000)
Introduction
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 ("PAIA") gives effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State, and any information held by a private body that is required for the exercise or protection of any right.
This manual is prepared in accordance with Section 51 of PAIA and provides information on how to request access to records held by Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers.
Contact Details
Information Officer: Natalie Macdonald-Spence
Address: Suite 8, PineworX, Lonsdale Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
Email: natalie@spencelaw.co.za
Phone: +27 21 532 9224
Guide on How to Use PAIA
The Information Regulator publishes the guide on how to use PAIA, which is available at Information Regulator PAIA guidance. Any enquiries regarding the guide may be directed to:
The Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za
Tel: 010 023 5200
Categories of Records
Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers maintains records in the following categories:
- Client records and files
- Personnel records
- Financial records
- Statutory records
- Marketing materials
- Operational records
How to Request Access
Requests for access to records must be made using the prescribed form (Form 02 - previously Form C) and submitted to the Information Officer at the address above. Ask the Information Officer to confirm any applicable fee, exemption and payment instructions.
A requester must provide sufficient particulars to enable the Information Officer to identify the record and the requester.
Fees
The prescribed request fee for a private body is R140.00, subject to applicable exemptions. Additional search, preparation and reproduction fees may apply under the PAIA regulations. See the Information Regulator's current guidance. Fee and authority references checked on 7 October 2026.