POPIA and PAIA: Submission of annual PAIA reports: Deadline 30 June 2026.

Dear employer
 
On 25 March 2026, the Information Regulator published a notice to all private and public bodies, inviting them to submit their annual PAIA reports, as required by, and in compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

As per the notice, the submission period on the submission portal runs from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.

step-by-step guide on how to register and to submit your annual report is available on the eServices Portal and the Regulator’s website.

If the report is not submitted, the Regulator can conduct a compliance assessment in terms of PAIA, which may result in information notices or even enforcement notices being issued for non-compliance.
 
To avoid any unnecessary repercussions, all private and public bodies are herewith urged to submit this report before the closing date.

Please contact your NEASA regional office to assist with these compliance responsibilities.

For more information
NEASA Media Department
media@neasa.co.za

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