JOHANNESBURG - From uniforms to stationery to testbooks, there's a lot going on.
Parents are struggling to keep up with back-to-school costs.
And that's not even talking about school fees.
One big question this year is: Should school fees be paid upfront to secure a discount?
Some schools offer reduced fees for parents who settle the full amount early.
But experts warn that paying upfront only makes sense if it doesn’t drain emergency savings or strain cash flow.