Schools warned against withholding pupils’ results
There have been reports of some schools in the province not issuing academic reports to learners because of outstanding fees
THE KZN Department of Education has warned schools against withholding the results of learners due to the non-payment of school fees.
This follows reports of some schools in the province not issuing academic reports to learners because of outstanding fees.
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‘This is a crime because all the stationery was bought and paid for by the department,’ said Department spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi.
According to the department, some schools have gone as far as not issuing stationery to learners owing to
non-payment.
‘It is illegal for schools to withhold reports. Schools are encouraged to discuss the situation with parents and make payment arrangements, without disturbing the child’s education in the process.
‘However, in the same vein, we urge all parents who owe money to schools, to come forward in order to make arrangements,’ said Mahlambi.
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