School Governing Body (SGB)

2026

Lantern School is proud to have an active and engaged School Governing Body (SGB), that plays a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of the school. The current Chairperson of the SGB is Mrs C. Strydom.

About the SGB

With more than 25,000 public schools across South Africa, each institution is supported by a democratically elected School Governing Body (SGB). The SGB plays a vital role in ensuring the effective governance of schools and in advancing the national vision of providing quality education for every learner.

Participation in SGB elections empowers parents and community members to actively contribute to decision-making that shapes the educational experience and future outcomes of our youth. This is a valuable opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within your community through education.

Composition of the SGB

The School Governing Body consists of the following members:

  • Elected Representatives
  • The Principal (by virtue of office)
  • Co-opted Members
  • Parents or Guardians

A parent refers to:

  • The biological parent or legal guardian of a learner.
  • A person legally entitled to the custody of a learner.
  • A person who undertakes to fulfil the obligations of a parent or guardian.

Note: A parent who is employed at the school may not serve as a parent representative on the SGB.

Educators at the School

This includes all teaching staff and professionals who provide educational services, such as therapists or psychologists. Both those employed by the state and those appointed by the school are eligible.

Non-Educator Staff

Institutional staff members who are not classified as educators but are employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act 103 of 1994), including those directly employed by the school.

Learner Representatives

Only learners who are elected members of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) may serve on the SGB.

Meet the SGB Team

  • Mrs C. Strydom (Chairperson)
  • Mrs L. Eksteen (Vice Chairperson)
  • Mrs I. Wilden (Treasurer)
  • Mrs E. Louw (Secretary)
  • Mrs A. Kotze (Principal)
  • Ms A. Mmethi
  • Mr M. Eksteen
  • Mrs N. Strydom

Our Commitment

The SGB at Lantern School remains committed to promoting educational excellence, responsible governance, and the holistic development of all learners.

RCL 2026

RCL - Lantern School 2026

Bottom, left to right: Vice President: Jenna Davies, President: Manqoba Nhlapo.

Row 2, left to right: TLO: Brittany Abdinor, Treasurer: Kiara Lee Lewis, SGB rep: Tahir Bapoo-Ismail, Secretary: Ethan Reyneke, TLO: Ansuri j.v Rensburg.

Row 3, left to right: Jeremiah Joshua, Waylin Fortuin, Lindokuhle Sikakhane, Rio Husband, Ethan Catin.

Row 4, left to right: Emma Norris, Owethu Duze, Nothando Khumalo, Leandre Jackson.

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