Exemption from Paying School Fees Nozipho Mvulane It is illegal for a school to exclude or discriminate against a child whose parents are unable to pay their fees (this is primarily for primary and high school children). A school cannot stop a child from playing sport or receiving their report etc because of non-payment of...Read More

Withholding Reports Because of Non-Payment of School Fees Is Illegal Nozipho Mvulane A learner cannot be excluded from participation in any official school programmes due to non-payment of school fees by the parent. A school may not retain a learner’s report because the parent cannot afford to pay school fees. Section 41 of the South...Read More