On 27 July 2025, Cape Home Educators (CHE) sent a letter to the Western Cape Education Minister in response to statements made at the PCBE meeting on 24 July. The concerns related to the WCED’s proposed online homeschool registration platform. In response, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) held a meeting with home educators on 31 July 2025. Key Discussion Points at the Meeting Clarification from WCED: Mr. Alan Meyer, Deputy Director-General...
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Home schooling was recognized in 1996 in Section 51 of the SA Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to be a qualified teacher?
No. Research has found no correlation between the qualification of the parent and the academic performance of the child. Research shows that...
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Is homeschooling legal in South Africa?
Yes. Since 1994, the right for parents to home educate their children was legalised in South Africa through the adoption of the new constitution. In...
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Can I be a working mom and homeschool?
Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...
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What is home education or homeschooling?
Home education is the oldest form of education. The school system as we know it is actually fairly new. It is done under the guidance and the...
