The information provided by the media and government officials on the legal status of home education in South Africa is often confusing to parents. The purpose of this article is to provide legal information on home schooling in South Africa with references to the sources so that parents can verify the facts for themselves. The legal situation is that international law, the SA Constitution and the SA Schools Act make provision...

During next week, the 6th Education International World Congress will be hosted in Cape Town. More information on this congress can be found on the website of the congress at http://www.ei-ie.org The congress guide states clearly that the purpose of the congress is : “...renew our commitment to the achievement of social justice and quality education for all through international union solidarity.” Everybody will appreciate that the attendees of the congress...