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Behind the Pitch: Why Parents Aren't Buying the BELA Bill


In 2017, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) found itself facing an "avalanche" of public comments on the controversial BELA Bill. As Director General Mr. Mweli revealed this overwhelming response to the parliamentary committee, Mr. I Ollis (DA) was quick to point out the root cause: the bill's blatant interference with parents' democratic rights. Despite the flood of feedback, the DBE showed no intention of amending the draft bill. Instead, Mr....

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Giving home education the recognition and legislation it deserves


Malcolm X wrote, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Somehow, the future seems more daunting than ever, with a plethora of overwhelming options to choose from. How do we reshape education to prepare well? These are the hot questions on the minds of most parents, the home education community, and the Pestalozzi Trust in particular, as they defend and work...

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Research on Home Education

Research on home education consistently proves that home learners

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Homeschooling and the law

Home schooling was recognized in 1996 in the SA Schools Act.

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History of homeschooling in SA

History of home education in South Africa (Wikipedia article)

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Centres

EduComply Services

EduComply Services EduComply is a initiative dedicated to helping

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Learning centre overview

Homeschool, micro-school, learning centre, unregistered private

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Start a Learning Centre

Important considerations when starting a learning centre

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There are various ways to find learning centres. Since there is

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Approaches

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Blogs by homeschooling families that share their experiences and ...

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Forums where parents and learners discuss issues with each other and ...

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Assessment - Choose What Works for Your Family Parents can now ...

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Impaq: Homeschool & Online ...

Impaq: The leading homeschooling curriculum provider in South ...

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Martie du Plessis from Dynamis, an educational consultant, home ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Can I be a working mom and homeschool?

    Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...

  • 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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