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Basic Education in South Africa takes place in primary and secondary level from Grade 1 (6 - 7-year-olds) to Grade 12 (18 - 20-year-olds). Students who succeed in Grade 12 graduate with a matriculation certificate, which enables them to transition to tertiary level education. [12] Grouping of grades into phases, bands, and schools
The “White Paper 3: A Programme for the Transformation of higher education” was a report documenting South Africa's transition from Apartheid and minority rule to a democracy. The White Paper notes higher education as playing a “critical role in the social, cultural and economic development of modern societies”. [5]
South African Schools Act NO. 84 is established by the government of South Africa on 15 November 1996. [ 1 ] The Act is to create and provide for a uniform system for the organizations, governance and funding of the country's schools. [ 2 ]
After the first democratic elections in South Africa, it became a national representative organisation for school governing bodies across all races and official languages, which informs, organises, mobilises and develops its members to achieve and uphold the highest recognised international educational standards.
There are two types of higher education in South Africa: vocational and technical education, and university education. Due to high rates of unemployment among the youth, South Africa attaches great importance to technical education, with the aim of cultivating professional and technical talents to increase employment and promote economic ...
The South Africa Council for Educators Act of 2000 had a significant impact on the certification and regulation of educators in South Africa. The certificate obtained through compliance with the Act ensures that educators meet the necessary qualifications, contributes to professional development, enhances accountability, and promotes ethical ...
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In 2022 there are at least 2282 independent schools in South Africa. [2] The sector educates more than 735,000 learners, of which roughly 75% are black (60% are Black African). Traditional, high-fee independent schools are now a minority in the sector, with only an estimated 20% of schools charging fees of more than R 80 000 per annum.