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We will be publishing an updated version of the basic education handbook by the end of this year.
The Handbook is a legal literacy tool that serves to empower communities, school governing bodies, principals, teachers and learners to understand education law and policy, to know when learners’ rights have been violated and what steps are required to protect learners’ rights. It is a valuable resource in providing information on case developments and legal frameworks in key-areas of education law and policy.
We still have hard copies available of the current edition. Email EdManual@section27.org.za for your free copy. Pay only for postage and packaging.
In light of the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March 2020 that Covid-19 has been declared a national disaster, we have decided to take the following measures to protect our staff and limit the spread of the CoVid-19 virus.
Our offices will be closed and our staff will work remotely until 31 March 2020.
Meetings will be conducted via electronic means.
Our advice desk will only conduct telephonic consultations.
The number to call or Whatsapp is 060 754 0751.
In light of the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March 2020 that Covid-19 has been declared a national disaster, we have decided to take the following measures to protect our staff and limit the spread of the CoVid-19 virus.
Our offices will be closed and our staff will work remotely until 31 March 2020.
Meetings will be conducted via electronic means.
Our advice desk will only conduct telephonic consultations.
The number to call or Whatsapp is 060 754 0751.