Many South African parents are outraged over certain non-stationery items that some schools have included in this year’s stationery lists.

One parent shared the compulsory stationary list she received from her child’s school on X, and it is a lot. On top of the ...

and Domestos when kids return to school?” While the minister did not respond, the comments section was filled with fellow parents sharing more unusual stationery demands. @LiswaBri: “On my daughter’s ...

From macaroni to beans and even toiletries like detergents, alongside four reams of copy paper, school stationery lists are sparking outrage among South African parents.

Supplied Another Durban school, Roseland Primary School, has a list for Grade 5 pupils. Among several stationery supplies, pupils were also asked to bring a pack of 10 toilet paper rolls.