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Minister introduces free and compulsory education

Minister introduces free and compulsory education

Date
29 Dec 1976
Updated
30 Sep 2019
Minister introduces free and compulsory education

The Minister of Bantu Education M.C. Botha announced that the government moved towards the introduction of free and compulsory education for Black pupils. This was the fifth concession to Black demands since the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The government had also reversed the introduction of Afrikaans as medium of instruction in schools; suspended the 'homeland citizenship' requirement for Blacks leasing houses in townships; introduced a home ownership scheme; and agreed in principle to give increased powers to Bantu Councils in Black areas.  

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  1. 01South African History Online, (2013), pages/index/menu, from SAHO, [online], Available at www.sahistory.org.za [Accessed: 29 November 2013]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Minister introduces free and compulsory education. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012295

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South African History Online. "Minister introduces free and compulsory education." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012295.

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