Exploration of the Effectiveness of the School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in Secondary School in the Namakgale Circuit

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of School Governing Bodies in executing their duties in secondary schools in the Namakgale circuit of the Limpopo Province. The researchers used a qualitative research approach with an interpretive paradigm. The population of the study comprised of SGB members from 17 secondary schools in the Namakgale circuit. Purposive sampling was used to select twelve members of the School Governing Bodies. Data was collected through individual semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic approach. The study revealed that challenges experienced by SGBs such as poor training provided to SGB members, poor relationship between the SGB members and poor participation of parents in the education of their children. The study concluded that members of SGB must be equipped with knowledge to assist them to govern schools effectively. The stud recommended that collaborative approach should be implementation as an attempt to bring innovative and creative strategies to improve the relationship between SGB stakeholders.