The Citizen

ATM calls for transformative shift in South Africa’s school uniform model

School uniforms place a heavy financial burden on parents, who must dig deep into their pockets for school fees, stationery, and other essentials.
The Citizen

Competition Commission set to get tough on school uniform and stationery prices

Although we do not hear about it all the time, the Competition Commission is working on making school uniform and stationary prices more affordable.
The Conversation

The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education – but there are ways to level the playing field

Johanna Reidy has received funding from University of Otago Research Grant 2023 for a pilot project to explore school uniform usage and health. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The ...
The Conversation

School uniforms are meant to foster a sense of belonging and raise achievement – but it’s not clear that they do

Rachel Shanks does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Science Daily

School uniform policies linked to students getting less exercise, study finds

School uniforms could be restricting young people from being active, particularly primary school-aged girls, according to a new study. The study used data about the physical activity of more than a ...