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State wants to now hijack home education (by Pestalozzi Trust)


Along with an assault on parent’s rights to run school governing bodies the Basic Education Department wants to hijack home education. But the department discovered that home invasion isn’t so easy. On Tuesday a flood of requests for an extension to the period for public comment on the new draft Basic Education Amendments Law (BELA) overwhelmed their systems. The department phoned Karin van Oostrum, Executive Officer of the Pestalozzi Trust, to...

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What education can change the world?


A commonly used quote in education is from Nelson Mandela : "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Few presentations on education do not contain this quote at some point or another. Because of a general believe in the transformative power of education, it is the largest item on the national budget of South Africa. Many corporations are deeply involved in education as part...

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need to be a qualified teacher?

    No. Research has found no correlation between the qualification of the parent and the academic performance of the child. Research shows that...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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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