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South Africa

Corporal punishment ban in SA schools, more than two decades later: More needs to be done

By Gertrude Quan, Isabel Magaya and Mila Harding

Corporal punishment is a euphemism for assault on children, argues social justice NGO

South Africa

Corporal punishment is a euphemism for assault on children, argues social justice NGO

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Law centre wants stiffer penalties imposed on teachers who beat learners

South Africa

Law centre wants stiffer penalties imposed on teachers who beat learners

By Zukiswa Pikoli

South Africa

Beating disobedient children does not ensure discipline at schools – and it’s illegal

By Mila Harding

Law preventing attachment of public school assets found constitutionally valid

South Africa

Law preventing attachment of public school assets found constitutionally valid

By Chelsey Moubray

South Africa

Schoolchildren, know your rights

By Tarryn Cooper-Bell, Pila-sande Mkuzo and Asiphe Funda

Schools ignore the law when enforcing payment of school fees

South Africa

Schools ignore the law when enforcing payment of school fees

By GroundUp