PAIA manual.

This manual describes how to request access to records held by GolfNode under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). Updated 5 October 2026.

1. The private body

Name: GOLFNODE
Company: Private Company, registration number K2026644143
Head / Information Officer: Alvin van Rooyen
Postal and street address: 37 Riverside Lodge, Waterford Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2191, South Africa
Telephone: +27 82 551 0404
Fax: No fax facility.
Website: golfnode.co.za
General contact: info@golfnode.co.za
PAIA requests: privacy@golfnode.co.za

2. PAIA guide and assistance

The Information Regulator provides a guide on using PAIA and the prescribed request forms. See the Regulator’s PAIA page for the current guide and Form 2.

3. Records available without a request

Public information published on the GolfNode website may be accessed directly, subject to the notices and rights applying to that material.

4. Records available under other legislation

Records may be available under legislation applicable to the relevant record and requester. A request will be considered under the applicable access process.

5. Records held by GolfNode

The categories below describe records GolfNode may hold. Their inclusion does not mean every record in a category exists or will be disclosed; access is considered under PAIA and other applicable law.

Company governance and administration records.
Financial, accounting, invoice, and payment-reconciliation records.
Personnel, contractor, and supplier records.
Policies, procedures, and operational records.
Records relating to the GolfNode website, public club representations, and their supporting sources.
User, account, support, privacy-request, and correspondence records.
Technical, security, access, and audit records.

6. How to request access

Use the current prescribed Form 2 available from the Information Regulator.
Provide enough detail to identify the record, state the right to be exercised or protected and why the record is required for that purpose, and specify the required form of access.
Send the completed form to the Information Officer at privacy@golfnode.co.za, or to the postal address listed in this manual.
If you act for another person, include proof of your authority to do so.

Requests are handled under PAIA, including its applicable decision periods, notice, and fee requirements. Access may be refused where the Act permits or requires refusal. Reasons and available review or complaint routes will be provided as required.

7. Updates and copies

This manual is reviewed and updated when required. A copy may be requested from the Information Officer using the contact details above.

This manual is provided for access-to-information purposes. It does not replace the Privacy Notice or Public Use Notice.