, With reference to two relevant cases (namely one related to a
leamer's Rastafarian dreadlock hairstyle and the other to the
wearing of a nose-atud by a learner), briefly explain how the
South African courts have dealt with disputes between leamers
and school goveming bodies about leamers hairstyles and the
wearing of certain pieces of jewellery which are contrary to the
school's code of conduct in your answer you must also discuss
how the courts have interpreted the various nights affecting such
disputes
For Assignment 2 of EDL3703, you are required to reference two
relevant cases dealing with disputes between learners and school
governing bodies about learners' hairstyles and the wearing of
certain pieces of jewelry. Here is a structured approach to answer
this question comprehensively, ensuring success:
Introduction
The South African courts have had to balance the rights of
learners with the regulations set forth by school governing bodies.
Two notable cases illustrate how the courts handle disputes
regarding hairstyles and jewelry in schools:
1. Case involving a Rastafarian dreadlock hairstyle.
2. Case involving the wearing of a nose stud.
Case 1: Rastafarian Dreadlock Hairstyle
Case: Prince v President of the Law Society of the Cape of Good
Hope (2002)
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