There are a number of misleading statements in the article, and the fact that the writer groups together home education, learning centres, tutor centres and cottage schools all under the heading "Home Schooling" results in an article which unfortunately would not be helpful for someone looking for proper information about home education. Karin van Oostrum has been quoted wrongly on an important matter.
Financial Mail - Jan. 2017
https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/features/2017-01-26-why-sa-parents-are-turning-to-home-schooling/
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