IT WAS the saving grace of many a parent worried about their child’s academic progress during Covid-19 lockdowns. Thanks to online classes and virtual teaching materials children could at least still learn.
Online classes soon developed into online schools as the pandemic progressed and even after South Africa opened up again, virtual learning became a desired option for many parents.
The University of Cape Town opened up an online school to much fanfare and smaller organisations like Seat Academy provided options for parents keen to enrol their kids.
Yet, the industry is still in its infancy – and complaints have started to pop up more and more. Classes being cancelled, a lack of academic and administrative support and pupils’ marks not being submitted on time or to
