Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
South African Schools Act No. 84 of 1996RegulationsRegulations relating to Safety Measures at Independent Schools9. General |
| (1) | All independent schools must display clear signs at the entrance that any person who enters the school may be subjected to a search. |
| (2) | Any person who contravenes these regulations may be removed from the independent school premises. |
| (3) | Independent schools must cooperate with police stations to ensure that visible policing is present during all sporting and cultural events at the school. |
| (4) | Independent schools must encourage governing board members and parents to participate in community policing forums. |
| (5) | Independent schools must develop action plans to counter threats of violence that could have a negative impact on school activities, and to implement regulation 4(1). |
| (6) | The plans in subregulation (5) must ensure the safety of all learners, staff members and parents during school activities. |
| (7) | Independent schools must engage in advocacy campaigns to communicate to the public the status of the schools concerning the regulations and their right to protection against violence. |
| (8) | The HOD must provide guidelines to assist independent schools in developing the action plans contemplated in subregulations (5) to (7). |
