The South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 as amended (SASA), Chapter 2, section 3 makes provision for compulsory attendance for learners. Section 3 (1) mandates that every parent or guardian of a learner of school-going age is responsible for ensuring that the learner attends school from first until the last day of the school year. This must take place until the learner reaches the age of 15 years or completes the ninth grade of schooling.

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