JOHANEESBURG - It's back to school in the next few days and many struggling families will have to face reality, as they grapple with uniform, stationery and other costs.
Other challenges facing mainly black schools include insufficient resources and a shortage of experienced educators.
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But the Soul Leadership Academy says it's on a mission to empower pupils from such schools through quality education and holistic development.
The eNCA spoke to Academy's Founder and Director, Elisa Mkhize.