Legal

PAIA Manual

Version 1.0 · Effective 1 January 2026

Ruka Group PAIA Manual

Prepared under the Promotion of Access to Information Act.

This is a starter. PAIA manuals follow a set structure and should be finalised by your attorney and, where required, lodged appropriately.

  • About us. Ruka (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2024/761584/07, Studio 77, Studio Office Park, 5 Concourse Crescent, Lonehill, Sandton, Gauteng, 2191. Operates SmartChat.
  • Information Officer. Dean Kabasa, Chief Operating Officer, dean@ruka.africa.
  • How to request access to information. Submit a request in the prescribed form to dean@ruka.africa. We respond within the timelines PAIA sets.
  • Records we hold. Customer account records, billing records, conversation data processed on behalf of customers, company and employment records.
  • Fees. Request and access fees are charged as PAIA allows.
  • Other laws. Access to personal information is also handled under POPIA.