Legal

PAIA Manual

Last updated: 12 May 2026

This manual is published in terms of section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 ("PAIA") and explains how to request access to records held by ForgeBox Creations (Pty) Ltd.

1. Particulars of the company

  • Name: ForgeBox Creations (Pty) Ltd
  • Information Officer: The Director, ForgeBox Creations (Pty) Ltd
  • Postal address: Available on request via hello@forgebox.net
  • Email: hello@forgebox.net
  • Website: https://forgebox.net

2. Guide on how to use PAIA

The Information Regulator has compiled a guide on how to use PAIA, available from: https://inforegulator.org.za.

3. Records held by ForgeBox

  • Company registration, tax and statutory records.
  • Customer account, billing and support records.
  • Personnel records and contractor agreements.
  • Operational records relating to the ForgeBox platform.

4. Records available without a formal PAIA request

5. How to request a record

Requests must be made on the prescribed Form 2 (available from the Information Regulator's website) and submitted to the Information Officer at the address above. Provide enough detail to identify the record and the form of access required.

6. Decision

We will respond within 30 days of receipt of a properly completed request, subject to any extension permitted by PAIA. Refusals will be motivated and will explain your right to appeal or apply to court.

7. Fees

A request fee and access fee may be payable in accordance with the regulations made under PAIA. Personal requesters are not required to pay the request fee.

8. Grounds for refusal

We may refuse access on the grounds set out in Chapter 4 of PAIA, including the protection of third-party privacy, commercial information, confidential information, legal privilege and the safety of individuals.

9. Remedies

If your request is refused you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za or apply to a competent court.

10. Contact

Address all PAIA requests and queries to hello@forgebox.net.