BLAQTACH (PTY) LTD
PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT (PAIA) MANUAL
Prepared in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000), as amended
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Purpose of this Manual
Company Information
Information Officer
Guide Issued by the Information Regulator
Applicable Legislation
Categories of Records Held
Records Automatically Available
Request Procedure
Fees
Grounds for Refusal
Processing of Personal Information
Availability of this Manual
Updating of this Manual
Contact Details
1. Introduction
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 ("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 has been prepared in accordance with Section 51 of PAIA and describes the records held by BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd, the procedure for requesting access to those records, and the manner in which such requests are dealt with.
Nothing contained in this Manual limits any rights or obligations arising under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA") or any other applicable legislation.
2. Purpose of this Manual
The purpose of this Manual is to:
Explain how to request access to records held by BLAQTACH.
Describe the categories of records maintained by BLAQTACH.
Promote transparency and accountability.
Assist persons in exercising or protecting their rights.
Support compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
3. Company Information
Business Name:
BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd
Business Activities include:
Company Registrations
Company Amendments
Annual Returns
Beneficial Ownership Filings
SARS Registrations
Tax Compliance Services
Labour Compliance
Verification Services
Due Diligence
Fingerprint Services
Business Advisory
Administrative Support Services
Website: www.blaqtach.co.za
4. Information Officer
The Chief Executive Officer of BLAQTACH serves as the Information Officer unless another person has been formally designated in accordance with POPIA.
The Information Officer is responsible for:
receiving PAIA requests;
responding to requests;
ensuring compliance with PAIA;
ensuring compliance with POPIA;
maintaining this Manual.
Contact details:
Email: hello@blaqtach.co.za
Telephone: (046) 604 0000 - 073 509 4387
Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
5. Information Regulator Guide
The Information Regulator has published a guide explaining how to use PAIA.
Persons requiring assistance may contact the Information Regulator directly.
Nothing in this Manual replaces the official guidance issued by the Information Regulator.
6. Applicable Legislation
Depending upon the nature of the services provided, BLAQTACH maintains records required by various laws, including but not limited to:
Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
Companies Act, 2008
Companies Regulations
Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
Consumer Protection Act, 2008
Income Tax Act
Tax Administration Act
Value-Added Tax Act
Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Labour Relations Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Unemployment Insurance Act
Financial Intelligence Centre Act (where applicable)
Any other legislation applicable to BLAQTACH's operations.
7. Categories of Records Held
Corporate Records
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Incorporation
Share Registers
Director Registers
Minutes
Company Resolutions
Financial Records
Accounting Records
Invoices
Quotations
Receipts
Banking Records
Financial Statements
Tax Records
Human Resources Records
Employment Contracts
Leave Records
Payroll Information
Training Records
Performance Records
Disciplinary Records
Client Records
Client Agreements
Quotations
Correspondence
Service Requests
Compliance Files
Company Registration Documents
Amendment Files
Annual Return Records
Verification Records
Subject to applicable law and confidentiality obligations:
Company Verification Reports
Director Verification Reports
Due Diligence Reports
Tender Compliance Reports
Business Intelligence Reports
Verification Requests
Client Instructions
Fingerprint Services
Where applicable:
Booking Records
Consent Forms
Appointment Logs
Processing Records
BLAQTACH does not disclose biometric information except where authorised by law or by the data subject.
Website Records
Website Enquiries
Cookie Preferences
Contact Forms
Marketing Preferences
Analytics Data
8. Records Automatically Available
The following information may be available without submitting a formal PAIA request:
Public website content
Service brochures
Marketing material
Public pricing information
General contact information
Public company information required by law
Availability may change from time to time.
9. Request Procedure
A requester seeking access to records must:
Submit a written request to the Information Officer.
Clearly identify the requested record.
Explain the right to be exercised or protected.
Explain why access to the record is required.
Provide sufficient contact details.
Provide proof of identity where required.
BLAQTACH may request additional information where necessary to verify the identity or authority of the requester.
10. Fees
Where permitted under PAIA, prescribed request fees, access fees and reproduction fees may be charged.
The applicable fees shall be those prescribed by law from time to time.
Where no fee is prescribed, no fee shall be charged.
11. Grounds for Refusal
Access to records may be refused where required or permitted by PAIA, including but not limited to:
Protection of personal information.
Commercial confidentiality.
Legal privilege.
Confidential third-party information.
Ongoing investigations.
Protection of safety.
Records prohibited from disclosure by law.
Each request shall be considered individually.
12. Processing of Personal Information
BLAQTACH processes personal information in accordance with POPIA.
Processing activities may include:
Collection
Recording
Storage
Updating
Verification
Transmission
Archiving
Secure destruction
Processing occurs only for lawful purposes and only to the extent reasonably necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
Further information is contained in the BLAQTACH Privacy Policy.
13. Availability of this Manual
This Manual shall be made available:
On the BLAQTACH website.
At the principal place of business.
Upon request.
In electronic format where reasonably practicable.
14. Updating this Manual
BLAQTACH reserves the right to amend this Manual whenever necessary to reflect legislative changes, business developments or operational requirements.
The latest published version shall apply.
15. Contact Details
Information Officer
BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd
Website: www.blaqtach.co.za
Email: hello@blaqtach.co..za
Telephone: (046) 604 0000 - 073 509 4387
Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Document Control
Document Name: PAIA Manual
Document Owner: Information Officer
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026
Review Frequency: Annually or upon material legislative change.
BLAQTACH (PTY) LTD
PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT (PAIA) MANUAL
Prepared in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000), as amended
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Purpose of this Manual
Company Information
Information Officer
Guide Issued by the Information Regulator
Applicable Legislation
Categories of Records Held
Records Automatically Available
Request Procedure
Fees
Grounds for Refusal
Processing of Personal Information
Availability of this Manual
Updating of this Manual
Contact Details
1. Introduction
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 ("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 has been prepared in accordance with Section 51 of PAIA and describes the records held by BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd, the procedure for requesting access to those records, and the manner in which such requests are dealt with.
Nothing contained in this Manual limits any rights or obligations arising under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA") or any other applicable legislation.
2. Purpose of this Manual
The purpose of this Manual is to:
Explain how to request access to records held by BLAQTACH.
Describe the categories of records maintained by BLAQTACH.
Promote transparency and accountability.
Assist persons in exercising or protecting their rights.
Support compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
3. Company Information
Business Name:
BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd
Business Activities include:
Company Registrations
Company Amendments
Annual Returns
Beneficial Ownership Filings
SARS Registrations
Tax Compliance Services
Labour Compliance
Verification Services
Due Diligence
Fingerprint Services
Business Advisory
Administrative Support Services
Website: www.blaqtach.co.za
4. Information Officer
The Chief Executive Officer of BLAQTACH serves as the Information Officer unless another person has been formally designated in accordance with POPIA.
The Information Officer is responsible for:
receiving PAIA requests;
responding to requests;
ensuring compliance with PAIA;
ensuring compliance with POPIA;
maintaining this Manual.
Contact details:
Email: hello@blaqtach.co.za
Telephone: (046) 604 0000 - 073 509 4387
Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
5. Information Regulator Guide
The Information Regulator has published a guide explaining how to use PAIA.
Persons requiring assistance may contact the Information Regulator directly.
Nothing in this Manual replaces the official guidance issued by the Information Regulator.
6. Applicable Legislation
Depending upon the nature of the services provided, BLAQTACH maintains records required by various laws, including but not limited to:
Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
Companies Act, 2008
Companies Regulations
Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
Consumer Protection Act, 2008
Income Tax Act
Tax Administration Act
Value-Added Tax Act
Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Labour Relations Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Unemployment Insurance Act
Financial Intelligence Centre Act (where applicable)
Any other legislation applicable to BLAQTACH's operations.
7. Categories of Records Held
Corporate Records
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Incorporation
Share Registers
Director Registers
Minutes
Company Resolutions
Financial Records
Accounting Records
Invoices
Quotations
Receipts
Banking Records
Financial Statements
Tax Records
Human Resources Records
Employment Contracts
Leave Records
Payroll Information
Training Records
Performance Records
Disciplinary Records
Client Records
Client Agreements
Quotations
Correspondence
Service Requests
Compliance Files
Company Registration Documents
Amendment Files
Annual Return Records
Verification Records
Subject to applicable law and confidentiality obligations:
Company Verification Reports
Director Verification Reports
Due Diligence Reports
Tender Compliance Reports
Business Intelligence Reports
Verification Requests
Client Instructions
Fingerprint Services
Where applicable:
Booking Records
Consent Forms
Appointment Logs
Processing Records
BLAQTACH does not disclose biometric information except where authorised by law or by the data subject.
Website Records
Website Enquiries
Cookie Preferences
Contact Forms
Marketing Preferences
Analytics Data
8. Records Automatically Available
The following information may be available without submitting a formal PAIA request:
Public website content
Service brochures
Marketing material
Public pricing information
General contact information
Public company information required by law
Availability may change from time to time.
9. Request Procedure
A requester seeking access to records must:
Submit a written request to the Information Officer.
Clearly identify the requested record.
Explain the right to be exercised or protected.
Explain why access to the record is required.
Provide sufficient contact details.
Provide proof of identity where required.
BLAQTACH may request additional information where necessary to verify the identity or authority of the requester.
10. Fees
Where permitted under PAIA, prescribed request fees, access fees and reproduction fees may be charged.
The applicable fees shall be those prescribed by law from time to time.
Where no fee is prescribed, no fee shall be charged.
11. Grounds for Refusal
Access to records may be refused where required or permitted by PAIA, including but not limited to:
Protection of personal information.
Commercial confidentiality.
Legal privilege.
Confidential third-party information.
Ongoing investigations.
Protection of safety.
Records prohibited from disclosure by law.
Each request shall be considered individually.
12. Processing of Personal Information
BLAQTACH processes personal information in accordance with POPIA.
Processing activities may include:
Collection
Recording
Storage
Updating
Verification
Transmission
Archiving
Secure destruction
Processing occurs only for lawful purposes and only to the extent reasonably necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
Further information is contained in the BLAQTACH Privacy Policy.
13. Availability of this Manual
This Manual shall be made available:
On the BLAQTACH website.
At the principal place of business.
Upon request.
In electronic format where reasonably practicable.
14. Updating this Manual
BLAQTACH reserves the right to amend this Manual whenever necessary to reflect legislative changes, business developments or operational requirements.
The latest published version shall apply.
15. Contact Details
Information Officer
BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd
Website: www.blaqtach.co.za
Email: hello@blaqtach.co..za
Telephone:
Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Document Control
Document Name: PAIA Manual
Document Owner: Information Officer
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026
Review Frequency: Annually or upon material legislative change.
BLAQTACH (PTY) LTD
PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT (PAIA) MANUAL
Prepared in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000), as amended
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Purpose of this Manual
Company Information
Information Officer
Guide Issued by the Information Regulator
Applicable Legislation
Categories of Records Held
Records Automatically Available
Request Procedure
Fees
Grounds for Refusal
Processing of Personal Information
Availability of this Manual
Updating of this Manual
Contact Details
1. Introduction
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 ("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 has been prepared in accordance with Section 51 of PAIA and describes the records held by BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd, the procedure for requesting access to those records, and the manner in which such requests are dealt with.
Nothing contained in this Manual limits any rights or obligations arising under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA") or any other applicable legislation.
2. Purpose of this Manual
The purpose of this Manual is to:
Explain how to request access to records held by BLAQTACH.
Describe the categories of records maintained by BLAQTACH.
Promote transparency and accountability.
Assist persons in exercising or protecting their rights.
Support compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
3. Company Information
Business Name:
BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd
Business Activities include:
Company Registrations
Company Amendments
Annual Returns
Beneficial Ownership Filings
SARS Registrations
Tax Compliance Services
Labour Compliance
Verification Services
Due Diligence
Fingerprint Services
Business Advisory
Administrative Support Services
Website: www.blaqtach.co.za
4. Information Officer
The Chief Executive Officer of BLAQTACH serves as the Information Officer unless another person has been formally designated in accordance with POPIA.
The Information Officer is responsible for:
receiving PAIA requests;
responding to requests;
ensuring compliance with PAIA;
ensuring compliance with POPIA;
maintaining this Manual.
Contact details:
Email: hello@blaqtach.co.za
Telephone: (046) 604 0000 - 073 509 4387
Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
5. Information Regulator Guide
The Information Regulator has published a guide explaining how to use PAIA.
Persons requiring assistance may contact the Information Regulator directly.
Nothing in this Manual replaces the official guidance issued by the Information Regulator.
6. Applicable Legislation
Depending upon the nature of the services provided, BLAQTACH maintains records required by various laws, including but not limited to:
Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
Companies Act, 2008
Companies Regulations
Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
Consumer Protection Act, 2008
Income Tax Act
Tax Administration Act
Value-Added Tax Act
Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Labour Relations Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Unemployment Insurance Act
Financial Intelligence Centre Act (where applicable)
Any other legislation applicable to BLAQTACH's operations.
7. Categories of Records Held
Corporate Records
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Incorporation
Share Registers
Director Registers
Minutes
Company Resolutions
Financial Records
Accounting Records
Invoices
Quotations
Receipts
Banking Records
Financial Statements
Tax Records
Human Resources Records
Employment Contracts
Leave Records
Payroll Information
Training Records
Performance Records
Disciplinary Records
Client Records
Client Agreements
Quotations
Correspondence
Service Requests
Compliance Files
Company Registration Documents
Amendment Files
Annual Return Records
Verification Records
Subject to applicable law and confidentiality obligations:
Company Verification Reports
Director Verification Reports
Due Diligence Reports
Tender Compliance Reports
Business Intelligence Reports
Verification Requests
Client Instructions
Fingerprint Services
Where applicable:
Booking Records
Consent Forms
Appointment Logs
Processing Records
BLAQTACH does not disclose biometric information except where authorised by law or by the data subject.
Website Records
Website Enquiries
Cookie Preferences
Contact Forms
Marketing Preferences
Analytics Data
8. Records Automatically Available
The following information may be available without submitting a formal PAIA request:
Public website content
Service brochures
Marketing material
Public pricing information
General contact information
Public company information required by law
Availability may change from time to time.
9. Request Procedure
A requester seeking access to records must:
Submit a written request to the Information Officer.
Clearly identify the requested record.
Explain the right to be exercised or protected.
Explain why access to the record is required.
Provide sufficient contact details.
Provide proof of identity where required.
BLAQTACH may request additional information where necessary to verify the identity or authority of the requester.
10. Fees
Where permitted under PAIA, prescribed request fees, access fees and reproduction fees may be charged.
The applicable fees shall be those prescribed by law from time to time.
Where no fee is prescribed, no fee shall be charged.
11. Grounds for Refusal
Access to records may be refused where required or permitted by PAIA, including but not limited to:
Protection of personal information.
Commercial confidentiality.
Legal privilege.
Confidential third-party information.
Ongoing investigations.
Protection of safety.
Records prohibited from disclosure by law.
Each request shall be considered individually.
12. Processing of Personal Information
BLAQTACH processes personal information in accordance with POPIA.
Processing activities may include:
Collection
Recording
Storage
Updating
Verification
Transmission
Archiving
Secure destruction
Processing occurs only for lawful purposes and only to the extent reasonably necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
Further information is contained in the BLAQTACH Privacy Policy.
13. Availability of this Manual
This Manual shall be made available:
On the BLAQTACH website.
At the principal place of business.
Upon request.
In electronic format where reasonably practicable.
14. Updating this Manual
BLAQTACH reserves the right to amend this Manual whenever necessary to reflect legislative changes, business developments or operational requirements.
The latest published version shall apply.
15. Contact Details
Information Officer
BLAQTACH (Pty) Ltd
Website: www.blaqtach.co.za
Email: hello@blaqtach.co..za
Telephone:
Physical Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal Address: 2 Cranbrook Street, Port Alfred, 6170
Document Control
Document Name: PAIA Manual
Document Owner: Information Officer
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026
Review Frequency: Annually or upon material legislative change.