NOVAMODA (PTY) LTD.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT

SECTION 51 MANUAL FOR NOVAMODA

A. CONTENTS	PAGE NO.
1. Contact details [Section 51(1)(a)]	2
2. The section 10 Guide on how to use the Act [Section 51 (1)(b)]	3
3. Records available in terms of any other legislation 3 [Section 51 (1)(d)]	3
4. Access to the records held by the private body in question [Section 51(1)(c) and 51(1)(e)]
(i) The latest notice regarding the categories which are available of records of the body, without a person having to request access in terms of this Act in terms of Section 52(2) [Section 51(1)(c)]	3
(ii) Records that may be requested [Section 51(1)(e)]	4
(iii) The request procedures	4
5. Other information as may be prescribed [Section 51(1)(f)]	5
6. Availability of the manual [Section 51(3)]	5
INTRODUCTION TO NOVAMODA Decorative Ceramics VISION To be an internationally recognized decorative ceramics company that produces distinctively exclusive product and service through innovative logistics. MISSION At Novamoda we strive for sustained growth and profitability through the support of all stakeholders. We produce innovative designs using leading edge technology and produce products manufactured to world class standards, supported by exceptional service to the local and global market. The foundation of the company is built on ever increasing productivity and sustained through an environment of integrity and learning, where achievement is acknowledged and respect for all people is promoted. PARTICULARS IN TERMS OF THE SECTION 51 MANUAL 1. Contact Details [Section 51(1)(a)] Novamoda (Pty) Ltd 94 Sarel Baard Crescent Gateway Industrial Park Centurion South Africa Novamoda (Pty) Ltd P O Box 11570 Centurion 0046 Tel: (012) 621 3800 Fax: (012) 621 3834 Website: www.novamoda.co.za E-Mail: info@novamoda.co.za Contact person: Battista Errera 2. The Section 10 Guide on how to use the Act [Section 51(1)(b)] The Guide will be available from the South African Human Rights Commission. Please direct any queries to: The South African Human Rights Commission: PAIA Unit The Research and Documentation Department Postal Address: Private Bag 2700 Houghton 2041 Telephone: +27 11 484-3800 Fax: +27 11 484-0582 Website: www.sahrc.org.za E-mail PAIA@sahrc.org.za 3. Records available in terms of any other legislation [Section 51(1)(d)] Basic Conditions of Employment No. 75 of 1997 Income Tax Act No. 95 of 1967 Labour Relations Act No. 66 of 1995 Regional Services Councils Act No. 109 of 1985 Unemployment Contributions Act No 4 of 2002 Unemployment Insurance Act No. 63 of 2001 Value Added Tax Act No. 98 of 1991 Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No. 130 of 1993 Occupational Health and Safety Act No.85 of 1993 4. Access to the records held by the private body in question [Section 51(1)(c)] (i) Novamoda (Pty) Ltd has got marketing material that a person could obtain without having to go through all the request procedures as contained in the Act (ii) The kinds of records that are available are our Company Policy and Procedures, the Employment Equity Plan and our Vision and Mission Statement. (iii) Form of request: The requester must use the prescribed form to make the request for access to a record. This must be made to the head of the private body. This request must be made to the address, fax number or electronic mail address of the body concerned [Section 53(1)] The requester must provide sufficient detail on the request form to enable the head of the private body to identify the record and the requester. The requester should also indicate which form of access is required. The requester should also indicate if any other manner is to be used to inform the requester and state the necessary particulars to be so informed [Section 53(2)(a) and (b) and (c)] The requester must identify the right that is sought to be exercised or to be protected and provide an explanation of why the requested record is required for the exercise or protection of that right [Section 53(2)(d)] If a request is made on behalf of another person, the requester must then submit proof of the capacity in which the requester is making the request to the satisfaction of the head of the private body [Section 53(2)(f)] Fees: A requester who seeks access to a record containing personal information about that requester is not required to pay the request fee. Every other requester, who is not a personal requester, must pay the required fee: The head of the private body must notify the requester (other than a personal requester) by notice, requiring the requester to pay the prescribed fee (if any) before further processing the request [Section 54(1)] The fee that the requester must pay to a private body is R50. The requester may lodge an application to the court against the tender or payment of the request fee [Section 54(3)(b)] After the head of the private body has made a decision on the request, the requester must be notified in the required form If the request is granted then a further access fee must be paid for the search, reproduction, preparation and for any time that has exceeded the prescribed hours to search and prepare the record for disclosure [Section 54(6)] 5. Other information as may be prescribed [Section 51(1)(f)] The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has not made any regulations in this regard 6. Availability of the manual [Section 51(3)] The manual will be available from Novamoda (Pty) Ltd at the above address, and copies are available with the SAHRC, and will be published on the website of Novamoda (Pty) Ltd.

Novamoda (Pty) Ltd Manual in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion Of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000.

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