A concerned listener brought this issue to our attention a few weeks ago, and it raises important questions about how independent schools are being treated. Despite a court ruling in their favour, several Johannesburg schools say they're still being billed by the City as if they were public enterprises, leaving them with crippling property rates bills. We invited the City of Johannesburg to respond, but it has declined our invitation, saying the matter is still before the courts.
Guest: Lebogang Montjane: Executive Director, Independent Schools Association of South Africa
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