The impact of section 21 of South African schools act no 84 of 1996 on financial school management

Abstract

This study is an investigation into an impact of Section 21 of SASA, Act No 84 of 1996 on Financial School Management. The literature review revealed that much has not yet been done pertaining School Financial Management as laid down by SASA. For this research, qualitative research on learners, educators, parents, and the principals from Aurora Girls, Kwadeda-Ngendlale and Lavela Secondary Schools who are members of the SOB was conducted. The three schools were considered representative of the population. The . researcher used interviews, notes taking, and observation to collect data. The findings disclosed that most of the SGB members had no knowledge about Section 21 status as laid down by SASA. They are not aware of their rights and limitations due to lack of training. Financial School Committee is non-existence in some schools. Where the committee exists it is not functional. The principal does the job of the committee.