PAIA manual

This PAIA Manual is prepared in accordance with section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 (PAIA), and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

1. Introduction

PAIA gives effect to the constitutional right of access to information held by public and private bodies, where such information is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.

This manual explains how to request access to records held by Winsomething.co.za.

2. Company details

Name: Winsomething.co.za
Type: Private Body
Website: https://www.winsomething.co.za

3. Information officer

The Information Officer responsible for PAIA and POPIA compliance is:

Information Officer: Website Owner / Administrator
Email: info@winsomething.co.za

4. Records available without a PAIA request

The following records are available on the website without submitting a PAIA request:

  • Website content and competition listings
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms and conditions
  • Cookie policy
  • Competition disclaimer

5. Records that may be requested

Subject to the provisions of PAIA, the following categories of records may be requested:

  • Records relating to website administration
  • User communication records
  • Subscriber information (where applicable)
  • Technical and usage records

Access to these records may be refused in terms of PAIA.

6. Grounds for refusal of access

Access to records may be refused on the following grounds, including but not limited to:

  • Protection of personal information of third parties
  • Confidential or proprietary information
  • Commercially sensitive information
  • Requests that are frivolous or vexatious

7. Request procedure

A requester must submit a written request for access to information to the Information Officer using the prescribed PAIA request form.

The request must include:

  • Full name and contact details of the requester
  • Details of the record requested
  • The right being exercised or protected
  • The preferred form of access

8. Fees

A request fee may be payable in accordance with PAIA regulations. Fees will be communicated to the requester before processing the request.

9. Decision

The Information Officer will decide whether to grant or refuse the request within the time periods prescribed by PAIA.

10. POPIA compliance

Any personal information processed by Winsomething.co.za is handled in accordance with POPIA. Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.

11. Availability of this manual

This PAIA Manual is available on the Winsomething.co.za website and can be provided upon request.

12. Amendments

Winsomething.co.za reserves the right to amend this PAIA Manual from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.

13. Contact

For PAIA-related enquiries or requests, please contact the Information Officer at:

Email: info@winsomething.co.za