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Environmental Analysis

Your voice counts, your input matters

Every four years, FEDSAS conducts a national Environmental Analysis to gain insight into the current education landscape and the realities facing schools.

Your participation helps us identify trends, challenges and opportunities affecting schools and improves our understanding of the environment in which our members operate.

Click here to complete the General Survey | Click here to complete the Financial survey

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.

FEDSAS is introducing an innovative, all-in-one staff development solution for schools.

Manage the SACE CPTD compliance of your entire staff complement through a single platform, with an easy-to-use dashboard providing a clear overview of every staff member’s progress.

For one affordable flat fee per school, your staff gain access to more than 50 courses designed to help them learn, grow and develop. Compliance is only the starting point. The real value lies in data-driven staff management and meaningful professional development. FEDSAS CPTD

The politics of schooling: Understanding how political agendas influence your school

From Parliament to the school gate, political decisions shape admissions, language, funding, and governance. This session demystifies the political landscape and helps governing bodies anticipate and navigate its impact on daily school operations.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 22 October at 16:00

Fourth Term SGB Training Schedule

Click on the link below to register for the webinar:

22 October: The politics of schooling: Understanding how political agendas influence your school

Click here for the complete schedule.

Latest TECHtalk e-Magazine

What do Kreepy Krauly, Pratley Putty and your school’s technology have in common?

South Africa has a history of world-class innovation, but local is lekker should never mean local at all costs. We explore why local EdTech can add real value when it solves real problems and can compete on a world-class level.

Click here to read the e-Magazine

Latest RandMatters e-Magazine

What does a kiss have to do with your school’s financial reporting? More than you think…!

In this issue, we look at how financial reporting can go beyond compliance—and how the right numbers can help governing bodies spot risks early and make better decisions.

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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Latest Documents

Transfer of a Business: A Practical Guide for Schools

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The Reasonable Accommodation of Transgender...

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COURT JUDGMENTS

Hendrik Louw PS v HG (2026) (High Court)...

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COURT JUDGMENTS

Equal Education v MEC Education, WC and Others...

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COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

FEDSAS’ Comments on the Regulations on the...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

Draft Regulations on the National Education...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

FEDSAS Comments on Teacher Development Institutes...

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Latest Events

KZN Online: Finishing Strong

2026/10/14 18:00:00

School Governing Body Members are invited to join us for an...

KwaZulu-Natal | 500 Seats

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Mpumalanga workshop for School Marketers

2026/10/15 09:00:00

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Space is limited! School...

Mpumalanga | 100 Seats

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Free State Online: Finishing Strong (English...

2026/10/15 15:30:00

School Governing Body Members are invited to join us for an...

Free State | 500 Seats

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KZN Online: Finishing Strong (Afrikaans)

2026/10/15 18:00:00

School Governing Body Members are invited to join us for an...

KwaZulu-Natal | 500 Seats

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Limpopo workshop for School Marketers

2026/10/20 09:00:00

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Space is limited! School...

Limpopo | 100 Seats

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Gauteng Online - Finishing Strong

2026/10/20 14:30:00

FINISHING STRONG STRONG GOVERNANCE, SMART STRUCTURES,...

Gauteng | 500 Seats

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Latest News

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A growing number of inmates are preparing for their matric...

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More than 960,000 matriculants countrywide will write their...

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As part of her virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform,...

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MEC Sipho Hlomuka said he's pleased with the four percent...

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Cheating could lead to three-exam ban for KZN...

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has declared...

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While the Matrics have the focused, food for younger learns...

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DHET Minister to 2026 Matrics: ‘Remember that...

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Buti Manamela has some encouraging words for the Matrics.

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Media

05 October 2026

World Teachers’ Day: FEDSAS celebrates teachers’ status as superheroes

08 September 2026

Court gives North-West Education Department five days to adhere to Swartruggens court order following contempt of court application

18 August 2026

Steering through potholes and speed bumps: A roadmap for education governance

08 August 2026

FEDSAS: More legal steps could come over North-West Education Department’s contempt of Swartruggens court order

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

Newsletters

FS 09-2026 Finishing the SGB term strong and preparing for 2027

NC 08-2026 Finishing the SGB term strong and preparing for 2027

MPM 06-2026 What’s new, what’s next and what matters

12-2026 Invitation to participate in the FEDSAS IEC Observer Team

11-2026 Be informed at the start of the final term: Catalogues,...

GP 02-2026 Feedback: GDE Workshop with Governing...

LP 07-2026 Key updates, planning and opportunities for...

LP 06-2026 Outcomes of the DBE Mediation Session on Circular 104...

10-2026 FEDSAS feedback: National Consultative Forum (NCF) -...

EC 04-2026 Eastern Cape School Funding (NNSSF): Court Order and...

Environmental Analysis

The School compass

FEDSAS is introducing an innovative, all-in-one staff development solution for schools.

The politics of schooling: Understanding how political agendas influence your school

Fourth Term SGB Training Schedule

Latest TECHtalk e-Magazine

Latest RandMatters e-Magazine

Future-Fit Leadership Programme

Latest Documents

Transfer of a Business: A Practical Guide for Schools

The Reasonable Accommodation of Transgender...

Hendrik Louw PS v HG (2026) (High Court)...

Equal Education v MEC Education, WC and Others...

FEDSAS’ Comments on the Regulations on the...

Draft Regulations on the National Education...

FEDSAS Comments on Teacher Development Institutes...

Latest Events

KZN Online: Finishing Strong

Mpumalanga workshop for School Marketers

Free State Online: Finishing Strong (English...

KZN Online: Finishing Strong (Afrikaans)

Limpopo workshop for School Marketers

Gauteng Online - Finishing Strong

Latest News

Locked out of classroom, locked out of tech

Koa Academy sets AI rules for pupils

268 inmates to write matric exams at...

Gauteng ready to administer matric exams:...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...

KZN Education launches mental health project for...

Cheating could lead to three-exam ban for KZN...

On the eve of the 2026 Matric exams, the DBE...

DHET Minister to 2026 Matrics: ‘Remember that...

Almost 1 million matrics to write this year -...

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