Concerned parents and other activists are taking advantage of the lengthy legislation process to lobby against a bill that would restrict homeschool freedom.

A review of the laws and policies on home education started in 2014, and it is still ongoing

Homeschoolers were given a new opportunity to share concerns about education legislation that could severely restrict homeschool freedom in South Africa.

A South African homeschool grad joined HSLDA’s Mike Donnelly and other advocates testifying before a national committee in hopes of forestalling proposed restrictions. Legislators appeared to be impressed, and may study homeschooling further.

Homeschool parents and students shared their successes to inspire and inform one another.

Legal status and resources on homeschooling in South Africa

As governments around the globe struggle to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, we may just be witnessing a historic shift away from state schools and toward homeschooling.