The rising costs of education is putting strain on families who complain that sending children to school is becoming unaffordable.
Even in no-fee public schools, families are forced to dig deep into their pockets, spending money they dont have, as the cost of uniforms, stationery and basic necessities continue to rise.
Simphiwe Mahlinza, a 27-year-old unemployed single mother of two, is facing the reality head-on.
