CHALLENGES AND ISSUES FACING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA

learner related issues, (farm and rural schools, poverty and schooling, school violence, and students rights), teacher related issues,(teacher morale and motivation, teachers for all schools, management needs of school principals), and administrative/policy related issues (inclusive education, and school community relations). The social demand for better schools, effective principals, qualified and committed teachers and better opportunities for all place a huge challenge to provinces and the state to protect the rights of all citizens. This volume sets out the challenges facing the education system in South Africa, such as poor school infrastructure, poor learning conditions, and a lack of learning materials and provides recommendations on how some of these can be overcome.