Abstract:
Educational reforms in South Africa have been framed by legislative
policies that promote democracy and human rights. The South African
Schools Act (Act No 37 of 1997) catalysed by the Bill of Rights and the
South African Constitution formalised the process of desegregation of
schools in South Africa. As a result of these constitutional measures,
the public schooling system in South Africa has undergone radical
changes. It created the opportunity for students from diverse cultural
backgrounds to attend public schools of their choice; as much as this
choice was determined by extraneous factors such as high school fees,
travelling distances, language of instruction, amongst others. It also
created the opportunity for teachers of any race group to teach at public
schools. Furthermore, it created the opportunity for black (Indian/
African) immigrant teachers to be employed at public schools in South
Africa.