Can’t Afford School Fees Anymore? Here’s What to Do
Losing a job, a reduced income, or a sudden change in family circumstances can make school fees feel impossible almost overnight. If you’re a parent or guardian in this position, the good news is that South African law anticipates exactly this situation, but the protections only help if you know they exist and act early. […]
Collecting School Fees in South Africa: The Legal Framework for 2026
Schools have the right to recover unpaid fees, but the law sets a precise sequence of steps that must be followed before any enforcement action can lawfully begin. For public schools, Section 39 of the South African Schools Act SASA governs the entire process, from exemption entitlements to the point at which a matter enters […]