EDL3703
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 351858
Due Date: 28 August 2024
QUESTION 1 (3 DIFFERENT ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
In South Africa, the intersection of individual rights and school policies has been tested in various
legal disputes concerning learners' hairstyles and attire. The Constitutional Court has addressed
these issues by interpreting and balancing learners' rights under the Constitution with the
schools' interests in maintaining discipline. This analysis explores two significant cases: MEC
for Education: KwaZulu-Natal and Others v Pillay and Danielle Antonie v Governing Body, The
Settlers High School and Head, Western Cape Education. These cases highlight how the South
African courts have navigated disputes involving a learner's Rastafarian dreadlocks and a nose
stud, respectively, while interpreting constitutional rights such as freedom of religion, culture,
and expression.
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