Recent discussions within various home education groups have brought to light a growing divide in the movement, with some home educators voicing concerns over the perceived fragmentation. While many see home educators as a unified community, in reality, home educators often hold distinct beliefs and perspectives on how children should be educated at home. Perhaps a better term than “community” is “movement”—a collective of diverse individuals who have chosen to educate...

In 2017, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) found itself facing an "avalanche" of public comments on the controversial BELA Bill. As Director General Mr. Mweli revealed this overwhelming response to the parliamentary committee, Mr. I Ollis (DA) was quick to point out the root cause: the bill's blatant interference with parents' democratic rights. Despite the flood of feedback, the DBE showed no intention of amending the draft bill. Instead, Mr....