This document explains the principles on which the SA Schools Act is based. One of these principles is : "Parents or guardians have the primary responsibility for the education of their children, ... Parents have an inalienable right to choose the form of education which is best for their children, particularly in the early years of schooling, whether provided by the state or not, subject to reasonable safeguards which may be required by law."
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will digital ID’s affect homeschoolers?
South Africa is busy introducing digital ID’s. Many parents are concerned that this will infringe on the freedom to choose home education. Creating a...
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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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Do homeschoolers take holidays?
Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...
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Where can I find homeschool support groups?
There are many support groups consisting of parents that do things together and help each other. These groups operate on Facebook, mailing lists and...
