The question is often asked why government wants to regulate home education. Home education seems to work well and does not place any demands on the state. To the contrary, it saves money. Why can’t government not leave home educators alone? There are many possible reasons why government wants to regulate home education. Public interest, economic stability, equity, order, security, etc. Questions about the exact intentions of government with home education...

Laws are made to create order in society. Its purpose is to make life more predictable, safe and fair. Citizens have peace of mind because they know that if they comply with the law, they will not get into conflict with the authorities. Laws make use of definitions, rules, and penalties to achieve their objective. The education landscape is regulated by the SA Schools Act (SASA) of 1996. This act contains...