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20211109_roleofsgbs_wp_pakadechilengabutao-1-3b865389f311d639.pdf
This research paper examines the role of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in underperforming schools in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It finds that while the South African Schools Act (SASA) decentralizes governance to empower communities, in practice, SGBs in poor areas are often ineffective due to low parental capacity, sporadic district training, and a heavy reliance on school principals. This results in 'principal-dominated' governance where SGBs act as rubber stamps for decisions rather than strategic partners in improving academic performance. The paper also highlights tensions in teacher appointments, including the influence of localism ('son of the soil') and political affiliations.
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Document type: Research paper