FEDSAS

01/10/2026

Hoërskool Upington

01/10/2026

Can schools teach respect if it isn’t reinforced at home?

A school can set rules and address misconduct. But what happens when parents dismiss the behaviour or undermine the teacher?

Schools also have a responsibility to apply discipline fairly and treat learners with dignity.

Where does a school’s responsibility end, and a parent’s begin?

Parents and educators, what would make this partnership work better? Share your view below.

30/09/2026

Uitnemende skole begin by ’n omgewing waarin leerders kan floreer.

Net soos ’n tuinier die grond voorberei en groei koester, help ’n skoolbeheerliggaam om die omstandighede te skep waarin onderrig en leer optimaal kan plaasvind.

Goeie skoolbeheer vra doelbewuste leierskap wat veiligheid, ondersteuning en ’n kultuur van omgee bevorder. Só kry elke leerder die ruimte om hul potensiaal te verwesenlik.

Hoe help julle beheerliggaam om dié omgewing te skep?

29/09/2026

Human Resources Management in Public Schools offers practical guidance on the laws, regulations and responsibilities involved in managing school staff effectively.

An essential resource for principals, governing bodies and school managers.

Order your copy at fedsasmarketplace.co.za

28/09/2026

Wie neem verantwoordelikheid wanneer daar probleme in ’n provinsie se onderwysstelsel is?

Volgens FEDSAS se uitvoerende hoof, dr. Jaco Deacon, moet die minister groter insae hê in wat op provinsiale vlak gebeur én die bevoegdheid hê om die betrokke LUR aanspreeklik te hou.

Kyk na die jongste episode van Die Skoolkompas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWx5hYVzeDQ

Dink jy dit sal aanspreeklikheid in onderwys versterk?

28/09/2026

A child’s right to basic education should never mean settling for the bare minimum. Every school should help learners discover what they are capable of becoming.

“If we don’t unlock their potential, we fail our children.” — Dr Jaco Deacon, FEDSAS CEO

Watch the latest episode of The School Compass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jpb8L9Fb2k

What does quality education mean to you?

25/09/2026

This morning, FEDSAS' CEO Jaco Deacon was a guest on Newzroom Afrika about the controversy and political tensions regarding the new Foundation Phase National Catalogue for 2027:

The Western Cape has opted out of the new Foundation Phase National...

25/09/2026

'n Paar van FEDSAS se Wes-Kaapse spanlede het Jaco Londt, die nuwe provinsiale minister van onderwys, gaan ontmoet.
"Ek sien daarna uit om te bou op die stewige fondament wat my voorganger, David
Maynier, gelê het," het Londt vroeër in 'n verklaring gesê. (Maynier is as die minister van bosbou, visserye en die omgewing aangestel.)
Alan Winde, premier, het Londt in Augustus aangestel en gesê hy beskik oor omvangryke ervaring, beginselvaste leierskap en 'n bewese verbintenis daartoe om inwoners van die
provinsie te dien.

📷 Van links is Wayne Cicilie (FEDSAS Adjunk-provinsiale Bestuurder), Pieter Fouché (Adjunk-provinsiale Bestuurder), Helmien Slabber (Provinsiale Bestuurder), Wes-Kaapse minister Jaco Londt, Justus Schoonraad (voorsitter van FEDSAS se provinsiale raad), André Franken (Adjunk-provinsiale Bestuurder) en Dorian Meyer (Adjunk-provinsiale Bestuurder).

Provincial Minister Jaco Londt

A few members of FEDSAS’s Western Cape team met with Jaco Londt, the new Provincial Minister of Education.
“I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by my predecessor, David Maynier,” Londt said in a statement earlier. (Maynier was appointed as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.)
Premier Alan Winde appointed Londt in August, saying that he brings extensive experience, principled leadership and a proven commitment to serving the residents of the province.

📷 From left are Wayne Cicilie (FEDSAS Deputy Provincial Manager), Pieter Fouché (Deputy Provincial Manager), Helmien Slabber (Provincial Manager), Western Cape Minister Jaco Londt, Justus Schoonraad (Chairperson of FEDSAS’s Provincial Council), André Franken (Deputy Provincial Manager) and Dorian Meyer (Deputy Provincial Manager).