| Summary: | School principalship has evolved over the years. The dawn of
democracy in South Africa has brought with it a myriad of changes
which are demanding to both novice and experienced principal.
The study is based on the premise that there are challenges facing
school principals within the current democratic milieu. The research
study aimed at arriving at an exploration of the demands posed by
democracy in schools.
The study adopted a Qualitative approach based on an interpretivism
paradigm. A lacuna of literature was reviewed to gain insight on the
concept: democracy in education.
The population of the study is school principals within the Rustenburg
Area Project Office structured interviews were used to collect audio –
taped data. The data was analysed and collapsed in categories which
subsequently themes were indentified.
The identified themes with literature reviewed were condensed into
findings. The findings had a direct link to literature renewed in previous
chapters. Recommendations and suggestions for further research
finalised the study. Principals are facing challenges in their leadership
roles within a democratic milieu. === MEd (Education Management), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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