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Tuition debt in South Africa – what schools and parents need to know
Managing tuition-related debts and preventing defaults often require balancing a combination of proactive communication and effective financial planning. TPN Credit Bureau would advise the following for schools and parents: Recommendations for school…
Unpaid school fees: The legal consequences for SA independent schools
Although April saw a slight slowdown in inflation, the general indication from analysts has been that there is unlikely to be an interest rate cut this year. High interest rates and static household incomes have continued to keep enormous pressure on…
Unpaid public school fees: The legal implications for parents and schools
Written by Ashleigh Laurent, Staff Attorney at TPN from MRI Software The South African Schools Act (“SASA”) sets out a clear position in respect of school fees at public schools in that, “a parent is liable to pay school fees determined in term…
Why screening school staff is non-negotiable
Recent months have seen a number of news reports containing allegations of sexual abuse and grooming at some schools. Additionally, there have also been several reports about the bogus qualifications of prominent figures. Both issues highlight the im…
School fee exemptions: a step-by-step guide
It is that time of year where schools are inundated with school fee exemption applications. To assist fee-paying public schools and parents alike, TPN has set out an easy, step-by-step guide to school fee exemptions, to ensure that everyone is compli…
Top challenges faced by schools in South Africa
If you had to choose the top challenge your school faces, what would that be? As it turns out, there is a costly challenge that towers above the rest of the challenges faced by South African schools. We are pleased to present the findings for our ina…