EDITORIAL | Quality education in South Africa: a privilege, not an absolute right

Private schools compelled through expensive lawsuits to accept non-paying students a concerning trend

30 July 2023 - 20:00

Education has long been held as the cornerstone of progress and opportunity — a tool to shape a person’s destiny and contribute positively to society. In South Africa, access to good quality education is undoubtedly important, but it should be seen in the context of privilege rather than an absolute right...

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