Safeguarding the right to education in South Africa: Whose responsibility is it
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The essence of the right to education as outlined in section 29 of the 1996 Constitution remains a crucial and empowering entitlement deserving protection. Legally speaking, the right to education is inherent and thus places a responsibility on both governmental bodies and educational institutions to ensure its preservation at all cost. However, despite this legal mandate, it's evident that this right isn't always adequately upheld in accordance with educational legislation. This study delves into the safeguarding of the right to education, seeking to identify the parties responsible for ensuring its protection. In simpler terms, the central inquiry posed by this analysis is who holds the obligation to uphold the right to education. Methodologically, this study employs a literature review approach, utilizing resources such as Google Scholar and other internet search engines to access relevant scholarly works. By incorporating contemporary research findings, this paper aims to address the duty of safeguarding this right and ascertain which entities bear the responsibility.
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