access to information to enable them to more fully exercise and protect all of their rights,
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as, follows:CONTENTS OF ACT
Section
PART I
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
CHAPTER I
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
I.
2.
Definitions
Interpretation of Act
CHAPTER 2
GENERAL APPLICATION PROVISIONS
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Act applies to record whenever it came into existence
Records held by official or independant contractor of public or private body
Application of other legislation prohibiting or restricting disclosure
Application of other legislation providing for access
Act not applying to records required for criminal or civil proceedings after commencement of
proceedings
Part applicable when performing functions as public or private body
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
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10.
Objects of Act
Guide on how to use Act
PART 2
ACCESS TO RECORDS OF PUBLIC BODIES
CHAPTER I
RIGHT OF ACCESS, AND SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROVISIONS
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Right of access to records of public bodies
Act not applying to certain public bodies or officials thereof
Body determined to be part of another public body