On September 2, 1995, the legislature passed the National Education Policy Bill. The bill gave “every South African the right to establish education institutions based on common language, culture or religion as long as there is no discrimination on grounds of race. The National Education Policy Bill gives every person the right to basic education and equal access to educational institutions, and the right to education in a language of choice where reasonably practicable.”1
Education Reform – 1994
On January 13, 1994, the ANC suggested an overhaul of the school system and proposed 10-year free and compulsory education for young adults. According to the proposal, adult basic education, early childhood “educare” and the schooling of those with learning disabilities would also receive special attention.2
Education Reform – 1993
The Interim constitution had provisions for rights related to basic education, non-discrimination on the grounds of race, and the establishment of educational institutions based on a common culture, language or religion.
Children’s Rights – 2002
No further developments observed.
Children’s Rights – 2001
No further developments observed.
Children’s Rights – 2000
No further developments observed.
Children’s Rights – 1999
No further developments observed.
Children’s Rights – 1998
No further developments observed.
Children’s Rights – 1997
No further developments observed.
Children’s Rights – 1996
In 1996, the provision for children’s rights that was in the Interim Constitution of 1993, became part of the final constitution of 1996. In the new Constitution of 1996, children are protected under the Bill of Rights which includes education.