What if you could only homeschool your child using a curriculum approved by the government? What if an official could show up at your front door — without warning — to check whether your house is “good enough” for learning? And what if you were told you weren’t “qualified enough” to teach your own child? These are not hypotheticals. According to a report to Parliament on 24 July 2025, the Western...

The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act was fully implemented on 24 December 2024. A law that many feared could destroy Afrikaans schools and deter parents from choosing home education. In response, the Solidarity movement prepared for legal action. However, Minister Siviwe Gwarube promised to publish guidelines clarifying the law’s interpretation—guidelines that would address Solidarity’s objections. These were eventually published on 12 June 2025, and it appears they’ve achieved their aim:...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do home learners get homework?
In general all their schoolwork is homework and they do not get to do extra work in the afternoons. A tutor might give some extra work to complete...
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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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How does homeschooling work?
Homeschooling is different for every family as it depend on the parents educational goals for their children Education is the development of the...
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Do home learners sometimes wish they were in school and were normal?
They generally like being homeschooled. Some homelearners go to school for the experience but many return to homeschooling as within the homeschool...
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