South African Schools Act
latest news & developments
Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms
LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister
Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools
Protect everyone’s rights to protect everyone’s health against Aids
Zero discrimination is essential to if we are to change the fact that 7.8 million South Africans live with HIV, but 5.8 million people are on ARVs, highlighting a treatment gap
Basic education sector marred by a lack of political will
Despite a number of laws being in place to ensure education is equal and accessible not all children enjoy this right
Rogue principals cannot be allowed to run schools
We do not need rogue, prejudiced or ignorant principals to lead our schools. We need principled leaders who are empathetic and follow the laws of the country and those prescribed…
Knowledge is key to effectively running schools
Understanding the law applicable to public schools makes for informed decisions and avoids litigation
Bizarre codes of conduct at schools: Some strange, hilarious and outrageous rules
‘Parents are advised not to become involved “in car park gossip”.’
Fee relief for single parents
It’s difficult to get income information from a disgruntled ex-partner, but an amendment to the Schools Act will do away with this obstacle.
Every class should have a teacher
A political commitment is needed to resolve the teacher shortage in many schools.
Angie’s draft school infrastructure norms flout Constitution
The draft norms and standards for school infrastructure that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently gazetted could well be illegal.
Equal Education takes Angie Motshekga to court
Equal Education has filed papers against Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to establish minimum norms and standards for school infrastructure.