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No. Legally, the principal does not have the power to block access to the matric farewell because of outstanding school fees.
You can approach the School Governing Body and negotiate a revised repayment plan.
Yes, her passport will be sufficient to register for matric.
The school needs to submit the children's names to the Department of Transport.
It should not be necessary to change the personal information on your matric certificate, but you can apply for the certificate to be verified through Umalusi.
You can apply online to replace your lost or damaged certificate issued by Umalusi.
Your father's permanent residence in South Africa does not give you access to study in South Africa.
He can get his grade 9 and matric certificates for free through the Department of Basic Education.
Yes, you can write your matric exams and get your results with a valid passport.
You can make an affidavit explaining your circumstances and ask your old school for a copy.