, Question 1: Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If a
statement is false, provide a reason why this is the case.
1.1 False: A public school may not administer an admission test to a learner before the
learner is offered a place at the school. In South Africa, public schools are not allowed
to use admission tests or examinations as criteria for admitting learners. Admission to
public schools is regulated by the South African Schools Act, which ensures equal
access to education for all learners.
1.2 True: If a learner is older than 14 years, they do not have to be accompanied by a
suitable adult when attending a school disciplinary hearing. The South African Schools
Act allows learners who are 14 years or older to participate in disciplinary hearings
without the presence of a parent or guardian.
1.3 False: Learners in South Africa are legally obligated to attend school from the age
of six, not five, until they finish their Grade 9 final examinations. Compulsory schooling
begins at age six in South Africa.
1.4 True: If a learner commits a serious offense, the principal may suspend them until a
hearing can be held to decide what needs to be done. Suspension is a disciplinary
measure that can be taken by the school principal, but a formal hearing must be
conducted to determine further actions or sanctions.
statement is false, provide a reason why this is the case.
1.1 False: A public school may not administer an admission test to a learner before the
learner is offered a place at the school. In South Africa, public schools are not allowed
to use admission tests or examinations as criteria for admitting learners. Admission to
public schools is regulated by the South African Schools Act, which ensures equal
access to education for all learners.
1.2 True: If a learner is older than 14 years, they do not have to be accompanied by a
suitable adult when attending a school disciplinary hearing. The South African Schools
Act allows learners who are 14 years or older to participate in disciplinary hearings
without the presence of a parent or guardian.
1.3 False: Learners in South Africa are legally obligated to attend school from the age
of six, not five, until they finish their Grade 9 final examinations. Compulsory schooling
begins at age six in South Africa.
1.4 True: If a learner commits a serious offense, the principal may suspend them until a
hearing can be held to decide what needs to be done. Suspension is a disciplinary
measure that can be taken by the school principal, but a formal hearing must be
conducted to determine further actions or sanctions.
