PAIA Manual

1. Introduction

This PAIA Manual is published in compliance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”).

The purpose of this manual is to provide information on the records held by Lesiba Kekana Attorneys and the procedures to be followed when requesting access to such records.

2. Firm Details

• Name of Firm: Lesiba Kekana Attorneys
• Physical Address: 158 Modibe Street, Soshanguve Ext 2
  Pretoria, Gauteng
• Email: info@lskekanaattorneys.co.za
• Phone: (+27) 60 611 9830

3. Information Officer

The Information Officer responsible for this PAIA Manual is:

• Information Officer: Solomon Lesiba Kekana
• Principal Attorney
• Email: info@lskekanaattorneys.co.za
• Phone: (+27) 60 611 9830

The Information Officer is responsible for:

• Receiving PAIA requests
• Processing requests in accordance with PAIA
• Ensuring compliance with POPIA

4. Records Available Without a PAIA Request

The following records are available without submitting a formal PAIA request:

• Information available on our website
• Marketing materials
• Publicly available firm information

5. Records Held by the Firm

Lesiba Kekana Attorneys may hold records relating to:

5.1 Client Records

• Correspondence
• Contracts and mandates
• Legal pleadings and documents
• Case files (subject to privilege and confidentiality)

5.2 Personnel Records

• Employment contracts
• Payroll records
• Leave records

5.3 Financial Records

• Accounting records
• Tax records
• Invoices and payment records

5.4 Operational Records

• Internal policies and procedures
• Service provider agreements

⚠️ Access to certain records may be refused on legal grounds, including attorney-client privilege.

6. Grounds for Refusal of Access

Access to records may be refused in terms of PAIA where disclosure would:

• Infringe attorney-client privilege
• Endanger personal safety
• Compromise commercial interests
• Violate confidentiality agreements
• Breach POPIA

7. Request Procedure

To request access to a record:

• Submit a written request to the Information Officer
• Clearly describe the record requested
• Provide sufficient identification
• Indicate the preferred form of access

Requests may be submitted via email or in writing.

8. Request Fees

The prescribed fees in terms of PAIA may apply.

• A request fee may be charged
• Access fees may apply depending on the nature of the request

Details of fees will be provided upon request.

9. Availability of the PAIA Manual

This PAIA Manual is available:

• On our website
• At our offices upon request

10. Protection of Personal Information (POPIA)

All requests for access to personal information will be processed in accordance with POPIA.

Personal information will only be disclosed where legally permitted.

11. Amendments

This PAIA Manual may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.

12. Contact Details

If you have questions, please contact:

Lesiba Kekana Attorneys

📍 158 Modibe Street, Soshanguve Ext 2 Pretoria, Gauteng

📧 info@lskekanaattorneys.co.za

📞 (+27) 60 611 9830