Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure, 202314. Laboratories for science, technology and life sciences |
| (1) | All schools that offer science and technology subjects must have access to a laboratory and the necessary apparatus and consumables in accordance with the specific curriculum needs to make it possible to conduct experiments and scientific investigations. |
| (2) | The apparatus and consumables contemplated in subregulation (1)— |
| (a) | may be housed in a laboratory, a mobile laboratory, a classroom or a safe container; and |
| (b) | must be stored in a lockable facility in accordance with safety standards provided for in the relevant laws. |
| (3) | A laboratory for science, technology and life sciences may, where practicable, be combined in one room. |
| (4) | A laboratory must be maintained in good working order. |
