These updated guidelines provide standards and procedures for maintaining school infrastructure and facilities. They are designed for use by school management teams, maintenance staff, and district officials.
Who it is for
school administrators, maintenance staff, education districts
How to act on it
Download the document from the Publications page on the DBE website
This White Paper establishes guidelines for the organisation, governance, and financial management of schools in South Africa. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
This White Paper details a national strategy for transforming higher education institutions to promote equity, access, and quality. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
This foundational White Paper sets out the national vision and policy direction for education and training in South Africa. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
Who it is for
all stakeholders in the education sector, including educators, policymakers, and the general public
This White Paper provides a national policy framework for early childhood development and education, aiming to improve access and quality for young children. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
This White Paper sets out the framework for creating an inclusive education system that supports learners with diverse needs, including those with disabilities. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
This White Paper outlines a national strategy for transforming further education and training institutions to improve access, equity, and quality. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
This White Paper outlines a national strategy for integrating information and communication technologies into education to improve teaching and learning outcomes. It is available for download from the Department of Basic Education website.
Private higher education institutions must comply with these regulations to be officially registered and recognized by the Department of Basic Education.
This regulation sets minimum requirements for agreements between provincial executive councils and private property owners when a public school is located on private land.
This regulation bans initiation practices in schools to protect learners from harmful or dangerous rituals, as part of broader efforts to ensure school safety.
