National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996)

WHEREAS it is necessary to adopt legislation to facilitate the democratic transformation of the national system of education into one which serves the needs and interests of all the people of South Africa and upholds their fundamental rights;

(Afrikaans text signed by the President)

(Assented to 16 April 1996)

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—