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The School compass

A podcast series about key South African education matters

FEDSAS has officially launched The School Compass - a new video series focusing on conversations that shape education and school governance.

Click here for the playlist.

How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost schools money

Poor HR decisions can lead to costly disputes. Learn the biggest mistakes schools make when managing dismissals, and gain practical guidance on lawful processes, documentation, and avoiding unnecessary financial and reputational damage.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 27 August at 16:00

Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a future-proof roadmap for independent school sustainability

This webinar is designed for Governing Bodies and School Leadership, providing a framework for developing a dynamic and actionable 3-5 year Strategic Plan. We will move beyond a static document to focus on practical implementation and accountability.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 26 August at 16:00

Third Term SGB Training Schedule

Click on the links below to register for the webinars:

26 August: Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a future-proof roadmap for independent school sustainability
27 August: How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost schools money
3 September: SGB elections made simple: Planning for a smooth election season
22 October: The politics of schooling: Understanding how political agendas influence your school

Click here for the complete schedule.

Latest TECHtalk e-Magazine

There was a time when education moved faster than society. Schools introduced new ideas. Teachers carried knowledge into communities. Universities shaped economies. The classroom was where the future arrived first.

Today, the opposite is increasingly true.

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Latest RandMatters e-Magazine

For the first time in many years, South African schools are not simply managing budgets — they are managing pressure from every direction. We recently presented a webinar where we stated that the role of the SGB should shift from “approving the budget” to “interrogating strategy”. To move from a mindset of managing the budget to designing financial resilience.

Education remains the largest area of government expenditure, yet the reality on the ground tells a more complex story...

Click here to read the e-Magazine

Future-Fit Leadership Programme

If you're a Principal, Deputy Principal or Departmental Head dreaming of leading your own school or taking it to the next level... This is your launchpad!

An exclusive 8-month SACE Registered Leadership program for high-potential school leaders to build future-fit skills, confidence, and a leadership network — guided by an industrial psychologist.

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COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

Regulations on the Prohibition of the Payment of Unauthorised...

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Notice Relating to the Election of Members of...

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LEGAL OPINIONS

The Obligation of Schools in Respect of Obtaining...

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Latest Events

Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a...

2026/08/26 14:30:00

This webinar is designed for Governing Bodies and School...

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Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a...

2026/08/26 16:00:00

This webinar is designed for Governing Bodies and School...

500 Seats 1 Hours View More

How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost...

2026/08/27 14:30:00

Poor HR decisions can lead to costly disputes. Learn...

500 Seats 1 Hours View More

How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost...

2026/08/27 16:00:00

Poor HR decisions can lead to costly disputes. Learn...

500 Seats 0 Hours View More

SGB elections made simple: Planning for a smooth...

2026/09/03 14:30:00

New regulations, digital tools, and community expectations...

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SGB elections made simple: Planning for a smooth...

2026/09/03 16:00:00

New regulations, digital tools, and community expectations...

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Media

23 June 2026

This is what sets apart the greatest school governing bodies

27 May 2026

FEDSAS welcomes Basic Education Minister’s plan to help with provinces’ finances but calls for steps against incompetent officials

19 May 2026

Get rid of decision-makers, says FEDSAS after seven provincial education departments withhold money from public schools yet again

13 May 2026

FEDSAS gives Free State Education Department 24 hours to respond to information on plans to withhold money from public schools

09 April 2026

FEDSAS: Interim interdict in Swartruggens case important for language and admissions at public schools

08 April 2026

Schools athletics chaos: Move school sports to Basic Education Department, demands FEDSAS

Newsletters

FS 08-2026 Navigating the 2027 Post Provisioning Process: Key...

WC 04-2026 The voice of school communities

LP 05-2026 Continued Withholding of Funds and...

NC 07-2026 Important Update: Verification and Approval of...

NC 06-2026 Important Update: NCDoE Circular on Pre-Grade...

MPM 05-2026 Working Together for Stronger Schools

LP 04-2026 Important Guidance on the Limpopo Admissions Process

IS 01-2026 National HEDCOM Interprovincial Meeting Report:...

NC 05-2026 Urgent advisory: Learner transport safety and...

FS 07-2026 Free State NNSSF Matter

The School compass

How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost schools money

Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a future-proof roadmap for independent school sustainability

Third Term SGB Training Schedule

Latest TECHtalk e-Magazine

Latest RandMatters e-Magazine

Future-Fit Leadership Programme

Latest Documents

Regulations on the Prohibition of the Payment of Unauthorised...

Notice Relating to the Election of Members of...

Regulations on the Minimum Norms and Standards...

The Obligation of Schools in Respect of Obtaining...

Approved School Governing Body (SGB)...

Latest Events

Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a...

Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a...

How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost...

How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost...

SGB elections made simple: Planning for a smooth...

SGB elections made simple: Planning for a smooth...

Latest News

Why South Africa has over 27 000 unfilled...

ANC KZN welcomes Education Department...

MPs reject Mpumalanga broken schools report...

POLL | Do you agree with Naledi Pandor that...

Dr. Bhooma VG (Indian Railway Personnel Service...

National Hospitality Training Center inaugurated...

Maths vs Maths Lit: Expert advice on making an...

DA calls for TVET staff qualifications audit

Energiekonzern E.ON bestätigt Prognose

Gauteng skole onder druk a.g.v. oorlading...

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