The Western Cape Department of Education
says schools withholding reports cards due to unpaid schools fees will not be
tolerated.
The department said any complaints of this
nature will be investigated and further action will be taken.
MEC of Education Debbie Schafer in a
statement said regardless of a parent’s financial position principles cannot
discriminate against learners.
Ministerial Spokesperson Jessica Shelver
said schools are not allowed to withhold results for any reason whatsoever. We appeal to parents to report this practise
to their nearest district office, however we also appeal to those parents to
try and settle their outstanding fees if they are able to do so.
Shelver said parents are remaindered that
schools can take legal action against parents who owe school fees and do not
qualify for exemption or partial exemption.
“School fees remain an important source of
additional funding in public schools and an SGB has every right to take legal
steps to recover these fees” Shelver added.
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