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Software & Reviews iSAMS independent schools

Why SA Independent Schools Are Switching from iSAMS in 2026

Why South African independent schools are moving from iSAMS — cost, local support, SA-specific features, and migration. Affordable alternatives compared.

Fundisa Team 28 July 2026

School Technology attendance tracking

School Attendance Tracking: Digital vs Paper — A Complete Guide

Compare digital vs paper attendance tracking for SA schools. Accuracy, DBE reporting, SA-SAMS sync, offline use, and implementation tips for going digital.

Fundisa Team 21 July 2026

School Technology timetable CAPS

How to Build a School Timetable That Meets CAPS Contact Time

Build a CAPS-compliant school timetable. Contact time requirements per subject and phase, common scheduling mistakes, and software vs manual timetabling.

Fundisa Team 14 July 2026

Templates & Tools SGB financial report

SGB Annual Financial Report Template (Free Download)

Free SGB annual financial report template with income, expenditure, assets, and compliance sections. Includes instructions and audit preparation tips.

Fundisa Team 7 July 2026

Compliance & Guides discipline policy SASA

School Discipline Policy South Africa: Implementation Guide

Guide to creating and implementing a SASA-compliant school discipline policy. Procedures, alternatives to corporal punishment, suspension, and record-keeping.

Fundisa Team 30 June 2026

Compliance & Guides educator leave PSCBC

Educator Leave Entitlement South Africa: Quick Reference for Principals

Quick reference guide to educator leave entitlements in South Africa. Sick leave, annual leave, family responsibility, and PSCBC/ELRC agreements explained.

Fundisa Team 23 June 2026

Templates & Tools code of conduct SASA

School Code of Conduct Template South Africa (Free SASA-Compliant Download)

Free SASA-compliant school code of conduct template for South African schools. Covers rights, responsibilities, discipline procedures, and customisation tips.

Fundisa Team 16 June 2026

Compliance & Guides POPIA data protection

POPIA Compliance for Schools: What Every Principal Must Know

POPIA compliance guide for South African schools. Learner data protection, consent requirements, storage rules, breach response, and software considerations.

Fundisa Team 9 June 2026

School Technology SA-SAMS user guide

SA-SAMS Complete User Guide: Step-by-Step for School Administrators

Step-by-step SA-SAMS user guide covering login, learner registration, attendance, assessment recording, reports, and sync. Includes common issues and fixes.

Fundisa Team 2 June 2026

Parent Communication parent communication WhatsApp

School Parent Communication Apps South Africa: WhatsApp vs Dedicated Apps

Compare WhatsApp-based school communication with dedicated parent apps in South Africa. Cost, adoption rates, features, and integration with school admin.

Fundisa Team 26 May 2026

Fee Management fee collection school fees

How to Collect School Fees More Effectively: 10 Strategies for SA Schools

10 practical strategies to improve school fee collection — payment plans, digital payments, WhatsApp reminders, exemption handling, and automated reporting.

Fundisa Team 19 May 2026

Fee Management fee collection Ozow

School Fee Collection Software South Africa: Integrated vs Standalone

Compare integrated fee collection in school management software vs standalone payment tools. Covers Ozow, PayShap, reconciliation, and automation for SA schools.

Fundisa Team 12 May 2026

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