As Afrikaans marks 100 years as an official language, there is renewed attention on the value of mother-tongue education. And rightly so—research shows that children perform better when taught in their home language, especially in the foundational years." Many parents feel confident that by choosing a good school, using their child’s mother tongue, or homeschooling, they’re giving their child an academic and cultural edge. But while language of instruction is important,...

In a recent video, Reyno de Beer, President of  Liberty Fighters Network argues that home educators have no reason to fear the BELA Act. Firstly, he suggests that government is reasonable and pragmatic, acknowledging that the school system cannot accommodate all children. He argues that government appreciates home education for alleviating this burden. Therefore, he asserts that the intention of Clause 35 in the BELA Act is to provide greater clarity...