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The Right to an ‘adequate’ and ‘equal’ education in South Africa

An analysis of s. 29(1)(a) of the South African Constitution and the right to equality as applied to basic education. SECTION27 are pleased to publish a draft research paper on “The Right to an ‘adequate’ and ‘equal’ education in South Africa: An analysis of s. 29(1)(a) of the South African Constitution and the right to equality as applied to basic education” by respected Canadian constitutional lawyer, Vince Calderhead. We would welcome comments and inputs on the paper.

Equal Education v Western Cape Education Department

On 12 March 2010, the ALP assisted Equal Education in submitting a request to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) under the Promotion of Access to Information Act. The request sought information on the literacy and numeracy pass rates and average test scores for grades 3 and 6 in the Western Cape.

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The Right to an ‘adequate’ and ‘equal’ education in South Africa

Equal Education v Western Cape Education Department

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