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South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)

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Regulations relating to the Exemption of parents from payment of School Fees in Public Schools, 2005

4. Obligations of parents

 

(1) A parent who wishes to be exempted from the payment of school fees for a child at a particular school must apply annually to the chairperson of the governing body in writing, by completing the form contained in Annexure B of these regulations, supplied by the principal.

 

(2) An applicant must furnish such relevant further particulars as the governing body may request.

 

(3) A parent qualifies for automatic exemption if he or she submits to the governing body sufficient proof of eligibility for such exemption by providing documentary evidence in the form of -
(a) an affidavit;
(b) a confirmation affidavit from a social worker or from any other competent authority; or
(c) a court order.