DSD-Paia-Manual-Section-15-English-2025

Summary

The Western Cape Governments 2025 PAIA Manual serves as a guide for the public to access information held by the Department of Social Development. It details the departments organisational structure, which includes various directorates focused on social welfare, community development, and financial management. A primary goal of the document is to list categories of records that are automatically available to the public without requiring a formal application. Additionally, it provides essential contact information for departmental officials and the national Information Regulator. This manual ensures transparency by explaining exactly how citizens can engage with the department to obtain strategic plans, annual reports, and research data.