Back-to-School Chaos as Uniform Prices Hit Record High – Parents Struggling with R4,000 Bills

Back-to-School Crisis

As the new academic year approaches, South African parents are facing a harsh financial reality—school uniform prices have hit record highs, with many families shelling out up to R4,000 per child. What was once a routine shopping trip has become a significant financial burden, with inflation and economic pressures driving up the cost of even … Read more

New Education Law in South Africa Makes School Compulsory for 5-Year-Olds – What Parents Must Know Now

SA School Law Update

New Education Law – In a historic move to improve early childhood education, the South African government has passed a new law mandating compulsory school attendance for children from the age of five. This reform, part of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s educational landscape. With this … Read more