PAIA Compliance Reports 2024/25 Due by 30 June 2025
The Information Regulator of South Africa has announced that public and private bodies must submit their Annual Reports on access to information requests for the 2024-2025 reporting period. The submission window opens on 1 April 2025 and closes on 30 June 2025.
Who Must Submit Reports?
Public Bodies: Information Officers (IOs) must report on all access to information requests received and processed.
Private Bodies: Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs) or Deputy Information Officers (DIOs) must submit reports on requests for records processed under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
How to Submit?
Online via the eServices portal: https://eservices.inforegulator.org.za. Submission will open on 1 April 2025.
Register your organisation first – Reports cannot be submitted unless the Information Officer or Head of Private Body is registered.
Technical support available via Paia-support@inforegulator.org.za or (010) 023 5200.
What Accountants Need to Do
Ensure client organisations are registered with the Regulator before attempting submission.
Advise businesses and public entities on completing their compliance reports early to avoid last-minute issues.
Monitor PAIA compliance in your clients' organisations to ensure requests are processed correctly.
The deadline for reports is 30 June 2025 – Non-compliance may result in penalties.
Support & Assistance
A Quick guide for registration and submission are available on the Regulator’s website and portal.
Technical support available: via email Paia-support@inforegulator.org.za or call (010) 023 5200 for assistance with login issues or submission queries.
For general PAIA compliance questions: Contact Ms Sewela Seshoeni at Sseshoeni@inforegulator.org.za.
Escalated queries should be sent to Adv. Makhwedi Makgopa-Madisa at MMakgopa-Madisa@inforegulator.org.za.
Related Resources
The following guidance can be found on the website of the Information Regulator:
