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Prof. Marius Smit
Qualifications
PhD – Doctorate in Education Law (North-West University)
LLM – Master‟s degree in Law (Environmental Law & International Commerce)
LLB – Honours degree in Law (University of Stellenbosch)
B.Com.(Law) – Baccalaureus in Law and Commerce (Rand Afrikaans University)
PGCE – Post Graduate Diploma in Education (North-West University)
DNatCo – National Diploma in Nature Conservation (TechnikonSA – UNISA)
Title Associate-Professor
Main Focus
Research & Teaching
Area of Specialisation
Education Law
Human Rights in Education
Democracy in Education
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PhD Doctorate in Education Law, 2009, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
Thesis: A model for improving democratic school governance –
an Education Law perspective.
PGCE Post Graduate Certificate in Education, 2006. North-West University.
LLM Masters in Law, 2005, University of South Africa.
LLB Honours in Law, 1989, Stellenbosch University.
B.Com. Bachelor of Commerce, 1987, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg.
DNatCo National Diploma in Nature Conservation, 1996, Technicon SA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Higher Education
Associate Professor North-West University, Potchefstroom campus
Faculty of Education Sciences, Educational Law.
Promoted to Associate Professor: September 2009.
Promoted to Senior Lecturer: March 2008.
Appointed, with tenure, September 2004.
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Legal Practice
Attorney Admitted as officer of the High Court, 1992
Conveyancer Admitted as officer of the High Court, 1994
Notary Admitted as officer of the High Court, 2001
Attorney, sole practitioner (part time) Marius H Smit Attorney, Potchefstroom, 2003 to present
Attorney, Associate Phillips & Osmond Attorneys, Krugersdorp, 1995
Attorney, Professional Assistant Blakes Inc. Johannesburg, 1992 -1994
Candidate attorney Strauss & Haasboek Attorneys, Cape Town, 1990 – 1991
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Nature Conservation
Nature Conservator, Section Manager Mpumalanga Parks Board, Swadini, 2001 - 2003
Legal Advisor Mpumalanga Parks Board, Nelspruit, 1998 – 2000
Environmental Education Officer Mpumalanga Parks Board, Swadini, 1996 – 1997
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SCHOLARSHIP
Articles published in peer-reviewed journals:
Smit, M.H. (2013) “Free expression, cyber-bullying and dignity in schools.”
International Law Journal of Law and Education. Vol.18(2).
Smit, M.H. (2013) “The compatibility of school democracy and learner discipline.”
De Jure, special edition on Education Law. Vol. 40(1) 311-345. (ISI accredited).
ISSN 1466 3597
Mawdsley, R, Smit M.H. & Wolhuter, CC. (2013) “Students, websites and free
speech in the United States and South Africa.” De Jure, special edition on Education
Law. Vol. 46(1) 115-132. (ISI accredited). ISSN 1466 3597.
Smit, M.H. (Dec. 2011) “Collateral irony and insular construction: justifying single
medium schools, equal access and quality in education.” South African Journal for
Human Rights. Vol. 27(3) 398-433. (ISI accredited). ISSN 0258-7203.
Smit, M.H. & Oosthuizen, I.J. (Feb. 2011) Improving school governance through
deliberative democracy and the law. South African Journal of Education. Vol. 31(1)
55-73. (ISI accredited). ISSN 0256-0100.
Smit, M.H. (Apr. 2011) Underneath the radar: the impact of same-sex sexuality and
secularism on education in South Africa. BYU Education and the Law Journal. Vol.
2011(1) 113-134. (International Journal). ISSN:1930-5278.
Smit, M.H., Russo, C.J. & Engelbrecht, P. (Mar. 2010). Educator rights and duties in
special education - a comparative study between the United States and South Africa.
Comparative International Law Journal of South Africa. Vol. 43 (1). (ISI accredited).
ISSN 0010-4051.
Smit, M.H. (Jun. 2009). Legislative, regulatory and policy measures to promote
school discipline. Journal of Education Science. Vol. 8(2), 14-27. (ISI accredited).
ISSN 1680-7456.
Smit, M.H. (Dec. 2008). Balancing rights in education: applying the proportionality
test. Acta Academica. Vol. 40(3), 210-233. (ISI accredited). ISSN 0587-2405
Smit, M.H. (Nov. 2008). The headlong rush to amoral activism – positivism or
alternative adjudication. Journal for South African Law (TSAR). Vol. 2008(4), 728-
743. (ISI accredited).
Smit, M.H. (May 2008). Bureaucracy is constraining democracy in South African
schools. Law, Democracy & Development. Vol. 12(1), 73-92. (ISI accredited). ISSN
1028-1053.
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Smit, M.H. (Feb. 2008). “Language rights and the best interest of the child.”
Journal for Contemporary Roman-Dutch Law (THRHR). Vol. 71(1), 38-53. (ISI
accredited).
Smit, M.H. & Oosthuizen, I.J. (2006). “IKE E:/XARRA//KE”: Eenheid in
verskeidenheid in die onderwys.” [Translation: Unity in Diversity in Education.”]
Tydskrif vir Geesteswetenskappe. [Translation: Journal for Social Sciences]. Vol. 46
(4), 515-529. (ISI accredited). ISSN 0041-4751
Oosthuizen, I.J. & Smit, M.H. (2006). “Who has the right to appoint educators?”
Perspectives in Education. Vol. 24 (3), 167-171. (ISI accredited).
Chapters published in books:
Smit, M.H. Chapter on: Religion, Education and the Law in South Africa. (In: Russo,
C.J. (ed.) (2013) Religion, Education and the Law – international comparisons. New
York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Smit, M.H. Chapter on: South Africa: developments in Education Law. (In: Russo,
C.J. (ed.) (2013) The Yearbook of Education Law. Dayton: Education Law
Association. ISBN
Smit, M.H. (2013) Chapter on: The Law of Higher Education in South Africa.
In: Russo, C.J. (ed.) Handbook on Higher Comparative Education Law. New York:
Rowman & Littlefield Education. pp. 291-314. ISBN 978-1-4758-0403-4
Smit, M.H. & Engelbrecht, P. (2010) Chapter on: Legal rights of students with
disabilities in South Africa. In: Russo, C.J. (ed.) The rights of students with
disabilities-an international comparison. New York: Rowman & Littlefield
Publishers. p.195-210. ISBN 978-1-4422-1083-7
Smit, M.H. (2010) Chapter on: “Correct procedures in a disciplinary hearing.” In:
Oosthuizen, I.J. (ed). Practical Guide to Discipline in Schools. Pretoria: Van Schaiks
Publishers. 93-101. ISBN 978-0-627-02803-8
Smit, M.H. (2009) Aspects of Education Law. 4th
ed. Contributions as co-author in
Chapter 2, (11 pages); Chapter 7, (20 pages), Chapter 8 (5 pages), Chapter 11 (5
pages). In: Oosthuizen, I.J. (ed.) Botha, J. Roos, M.C. Rossouw, J.P. Smit, M.H.
Pretoria: Van Schaiks Publishers. ISBN 978-0-627-02628-7
Smit, M.H. (2008) Chapter 4 on: Legislative and policy measures to promote safe
schools. In: Oosthuizen, I. J.(ed). Safety in public schools. Pretoria: Centre for
Interuniversity Law and Education Policy (CELP). 59-70.
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Smit, M.H. , Malherbe, R. & Rossouw, J.P. (2008). Educator rights in South Africa.
Chapter 12. (In: Russo, C.J. & De Groof, J. eds. The Employment Rights of Teachers
– exploring Education Law worldwide. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
189-212. ISBN 978-1-57886-934-3
Smit, M.H. (2006) Chapter on: “Dissiplinêre Prosedure.” In: Oosthuizen, I.J. (ed).
Praktiese wenke vir leerderdisipline. [Translation: “Disciplinary Procedure.”
Practical hints of learner discipline.] Pretoria: Van Schaiks Publishers. 85-101. ISBN
978-0-627-02646-1
Smit, M.H. (2007) Chapter 6 on: “Public School Language Policy: Theory and
Practice.” Public School Governance in South Africa. Prinsloo, R. and Bray, E. (eds).
Pretoria: Centre for Interuniversity Law and Education Policy (CELP). 59-70. ISBN
0-620-37203-6
Smit, M.H. (2007) Chapter 9 on: “The Role of the Governing Body in New
Appointments.” Public School Governance in South Africa. Prinsloo, R. and Bray, E.
(eds). Pretoria: Centre for Interuniversity Law and Education Policy (CELP). 93-103.
ISBN 0-620-37203-6
Book publication:
Smit, M.H. (ed.) & Oosthuizen, I.J. (2013) Fundamentals of Human Rights and
Democracy in Education - a South African perspective. Pretoria: Van Schaik
Publishers. 289 pages. ISBN 978 0 627 03098 7
Conference proceedings published (Peer reviewed):
Smit, M.H. (Oct. 2012) “Humorous” cyberbullying: Schoolboy prank results in
liability for defamation – Le Roux v Dey. Proceedings of the 21st ANZELA
Conference, 3-5 October 2012 – Woteva nxt? Legal and social challenges in
education. Held at Rotoroa, New Zealand;
Smit, M.H. (Sep. 2012) “Risk and litigation avoidance – factors for schools and
education departments to consider.” Proceedings of the 17th
International SAELA
International Conference on Risk in Education – a legal perspective. 10-12 Sep 2012.
Held at Somerset-West, South Africa;
Smit, M.H. Flogging a dead horse - reintroducing corporal punishment to SA
schools? Proceedings of the 16th
International SAELA International Conference 19-
21 Sep 2011. Held at Umhlanga, South Africa;
Smit, M.H. The compatibility of school democracy and learner discipline.
Proceedings of the 16th
International SAELA International Conference 19-21 Sep
2011. Held at Umhlanga, South Africa;
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Mawdsley, R, Smit M.H. & Wolhuter, CC. Students, websites and free speech in the
United States and South Africa. Proceedings of the 16th
International SAELA
Conference 19-21 Sep 2011. Held at Umhlanga, South Africa;
Smit, M.H. Human Rights in Education: applying the Law. HREiD Konferensie, 18-
20 April 2011, Potchefstroom, NWU.
Smit, M.H. (2010). “Collateral irony and insular construction.” Shortcomings in the
education system. Proceedings of the 15th
International SAELA Conference held at
Summerstrand Hotel, Port Elizabeth. Smit, M.H. (ed.) Pretoria: Inter-university
Centre for Education law and Policy.
Smit, M.H. (2010). “Democracy, unionism, & over-politicisation of schools.”
Shortcomings in the education system. Proceedings of the 15th
International SAELA
Conference held at Summerstrand Hotel, Port Elizabeth. Smit, M.H. (ed.) Pretoria:
Inter-university Centre for Education law and Policy.
Smit, M.H. (2009). “A model for improving democratic school governance.” Legal
aspects of school governance and control. Proceedings of the 14th
International
SAELA Conference held at Protea Hotel - Kruger Gate. Van Vollenhoven, W. &
Joubert, R. (eds.) Pretoria: Inter-university Centre for Education law and Policy.
Smit, M.H. (2008). “Educator rights and duties in special education - a comparative
study between the United States and South Africa.” Legal position of educators:
Rights and responsibilities. Proceedings of the 13th
International SAELA Conference
held at St. Georges Hotel, Irene. Van Vollenhoven, W. & Joubert, R. (eds.) Pretoria:
Inter-university Centre for Education law and Policy.
Smit, M.H. (2007). “Should parental corporal punishment be abolished.”
Perspectives on Learner discipline. Oosthuizen, I. J., Rossouw, J.P., Russo, C.J., Van
der Walt, J.L. and Wolhuter, C.C. (eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference
on Learner Discipline held at North-West University, Potchefstroom, 2-4 April 2007.
Potchefstroom: Platinum Press. 243-272. ISBN 978-1-86822-521-7
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Language rights and the best interest of the child.” The best
interest of the child. Proceedings of the 12th
International SAELPA Conference held
at Mpekweni Beach resort. Van Vollenhoven, W. & Joubert, R. (eds.) Pretoria: Inter-
university Centre for Education law and Policy.
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Balancing rights in Education: the application of the general
limitation article to specific fundamental rights.” Engaging the law and education in
a transforming society: A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and
Policy Association (SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2, 909-924. ISBN
0-620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Case notes on Kimberley Girls High School v Head of
department of Education, northern cape Province.” Engaging the law and education
in a transforming society: A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law
and Policy Association (SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2,1177-1180.
ISBN 0-620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Case notes on: Settlers Agricultural High School v Head of
department of Education, Limpopo Province.” Engaging the law and education in a
transforming society: A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and
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Policy Association (SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2,1180-1181. ISBN
0-620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Case notes on: Louis Botha Technical High School v Head of
Department of Education, Free State Province.” Engaging the law and education in a
transforming society: A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and
Policy Association (SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2,1181-1182. ISBN
0-620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Case notes on: Middelburg Laerskool and School Governing
Body of Middelburg Primary School v Head of Education, Department of Education,
Mpumalanga Province.” Engaging the law and education in a transforming society:
A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and Policy Association
(SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2,1182-1184. ISBN 0-620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Case notes on: Western Cape Minister of Education v
Governing body of Mikro Primary School.” Engaging the law and education in a
transforming society: A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and
Policy Association (SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2,1184-1186. ISBN
0-620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. (2006). “Case notes on: Seodin Primary School v Northern Cape
Department of Education” Engaging the law and education in a transforming
society: A critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and Policy
Association (SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2,1186-1189. ISBN 0-
620-36924-8
Smit, M.H. & Oosthuizen, I.J. (2005). “Lessons from Azel and requirements for
valid indemnities.” Engaging the law and education in a transforming society: A
critical chronicle of the South African Education Law and Policy Association
(SAELPA) 1996-2005. Beckman, J. (ed.) Part 2, 1137-1152. ISBN 0-620-36924-8
Publications in non-peer-reviewed journals and the media:
Smit, M.H. (2013) Verklaar Onderwys as „n noodsaaklike diens. [ Translation:
“Declare Education an essential service.”] Beeld newspaper, 11 Ferbuarie 2013.
Rademeyer, A. & Smit, M.H. (2009). “Politieke unies skaad beheer.” [Translation:
“Political unions harm governance.”] Beeld newspaper. 20 May., 4.
Smit, M.H. (2007). “Hofuitspraak kan doodsklok lui.” [Translation: “Court verdict
can sound the death knell.” Rapport Sunday newspaper. 21 October 2007.
Smit, M.H. (2007). “Waarom „n goeie pak slae nie „n slegte ding is nie.”
[Translation: “Why a good hiding is not a bad thing.”] Beeld newspaper. 10 Feb., 14.
Smit, M.H. (Sep. 2012) “Hans Visser memorial panel discussion – Recent case law
in Education in South Africa.” Proceedings of the 17th
International SAELA
International Conference 10-12 Sep 2012. Held at Somerset-West, South Africa;
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Smit, M.H. Ten notable court cases of 2010. Sui Generis. In: Reyneke, M. (ed.) July
2011.
Smit, M.H. (2010) Teachers Strike! – Declare education an essential service? Sui
Generis. Newsletter of SAELA. Smit, M.H. (ed.) August 2010, 1.
Smit, M.H. (2010) Top 10 cases on learner discipline. Sui Generis. Newsletter of
SAELA. Smit, M.H. (ed.) August 2010, 2.
Smit, M.H. (2009) Ermelo High School-case to Constitutional Court FEDSAS
enters as amicus curiae. Sui Generis. Newsletter of SAELA. Smit, M.H. (ed.) August
2009, 1.
Smit, M.H. (2009) Top 10 Education Law cases of South Africa. Sui Generis.
Newsletter of SAELA. Smit, M.H. (ed.) August 2009, 3.
Oosthuizen, I.J. & Smit, M.H. & Roussouw, J.P. (2006). Legal developments in
South African Education law. School Business Affairs. (USA). Vol.72 No.9, 24-27.
Smit, M.H. (2006) Overview of court cases in education- 2005/6. Sui Generis.
Newsletter of SAELPA. Rossouw, J.P. (ed.) Sept. 2006, 8.
Smit, M.H. (2006) Transferring educators legally. Sui Generis. Newsletter of
SAELPA. Rossouw, J.P. (ed.) Aug. 2005, 4.
Book reviews published:
Smit, M.H. (2006) Review of Schools and the law - by Brendan Barry, Publisher:
Juta. De Rebus. (Professional Journal of Law Society of South Africa). Oct.2006,
No.458, 70.
TEACHING:
Courses taught:
Introduction to Education Law (B. Ed. module)
Introduction to Education Law (B. Ed. Hons. module)
Human rights and democracy in Education (B. Ed. Hons. module)
Interpretation of Statutes (B. Ed. Hons. module)
Fundamental Rights for educators (B. Ed. Hons. module)
Conveyancing & advanced property law (LLB module – Law Faculty)
Comparative Education Law (M. Ed course module)
Learner rights and obligations (Advanced Certificate in Education)
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Education Management Law (Advanced Certificate in Education)
Labour Law in Education (Advanced Certificate in Education)
Legislation in Education (Advanced Certificate in Education)
Teaching responsibility during 2012:
The following modules were taught in by myself 2012:
ONWR 611- Introduction to Education Law (1st semester) – B.Ed (Hons);
EDCC 411 – Education Law for teachers (1st semester – B.Ed remedial teaching in
lieu of new struggling new lecturer - 3 weeks);
ONWR 625 – Human Rights and democracy in Education (2nd
semester) – B. Ed
(Hons);
ONWR 621 - Introduction to Education Law (2nd semester - B.Ed (Hons) for
pipeline students - course being phases out);
ONWR 622 – Interpretation of Statutes for Educators (2nd
semester - B.Ed (Hons)
for pipeline students - course being phases out);
ONWR 623 – Fundamental Rights in Education (2nd
semester - B.Ed (Hons) for
pipeline students - course being phases out);
EDCC 222 – Dealing with serious misconduct in schools (B.Ed. – 2 study units – 2nd
semester);
EDCC 522 - Education Law for teachers (PGCE – 3 study units- 2nd
semester).
Recognition:
Smit, M.H. (2009) received an ITUN-award of R14 000.00 for excellence in
teaching from North-West University. This Institutional Teaching Excellence-award
is based on student, peer and Institutional evaluations of teaching practice and
teaching scholarship.
Development of study material and support material:
In accordance with the large-group teaching strategy that emphasises self-directed
learning in conjunction with facilitated discussions during contact sessions, I
developed/presented the following DVD-lectures:
Smit, M.H. (2009) Introduction to Education Law (Module EDCC411): SA
Constitution (Lecture 1); Fundamental Rights in Education (Lecture 2); Specific
Education Legislation (Lecture 3); Serious Misconduct in schools (Lecture 12).
Smit, M.H. (2009) Inleiding tot Onderwysreg (Module EDCC 411): SA Grondwet
(Lesing 1); Fundamentele regte in die Onderwys (Lesing 2); Spesifieke
onderwyswetgeing (Lesing 3); Hantering van ernstige wangedrag by skole (Lesing
12).
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For the post-graduate (B.Ed Hons, M.Ed and PhD) students, the following CD was
compiled:
Smit, M.H. (2007): Data CD: Comparative Education Law – Case law and treaties
on Education Law in South Africa, United States, Canada, Australia and the
European Union.
Study leadership:
Study leader: M.Ed - Completed dissertations: (2) Mazengwe-Liwane, N. (Completed: Dec. 2011)
Title of dissertation: Teacher unions and educator professionalism – an Education
Law perspective. Study leader: Smit, M.H.
Study leader: Completed mini-dissertations (19)
At he North-West University all B.Ed. (Hons) students are required to complete
the
RSPR 671 module (32 credits) which is a compulsory research project and mini-
dissertation. Study leadership has been provided to the following students:
(2011): De Wet, K; Du Plessis, P.D; Mans, S; Makgendenge, J.
(2010): Benje, J; Britz, A; De Kock, Du Plessis, D; M; Koetaan, M;
(2009): Dlamini, R.E; Du Toit, M; Haasbroek, A; Gerrits, W.J; Hennop, J.J; Lee,
V; Mnyakama, S.S; Pita N.E; Van der Merwe, M; Visser, G.
Present supervision: Ph. D and M. Ed:
Mazengwe-Liwane, N. (Date of completion 2015) Title of thesis: Educator
professionalism and industrial action: a comparative study.
Buys, J. (Date of completion: Dec. 2014)
Title of dissertation: Ouerbetrokkenheid en beheer van leerderwangedrag in
Noord-Kaapse skole:‟n Onderwysregtelike perspektief.
Mans, S. (Date of completion: Dec. 2014)
Title of dissertation: Ernstige Opvoederwangedrag: „n Onderwysregtelike
Perspektief.
Van den Berg, C. (Date of completion: Nov. 2015)
Title of dissertation: Toelatingsbeleid en kwaliteit van onderrig by
enkelmediumskole – „n Onderwysregtelike perspektief.
Keynote Speaker, National Presentations (Invited):
Smit, M.H. (1 March 2013) Keynote address: The role of teachers – you touch the
future. Awards function for educators, Vaal Reef Technical High School, Orkney.
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Smit, M.H. (20 February 2013) Keynote address: Die groot resessie, vakkeuses,
loopbaankeuses en naskoolse studies. Special information meeting for parents and
educators, Hoërskool Bastion, Roodepoort.
Smit, M.H. (2007) Presenter: Learner discipline – Legal procedures, trends and
principles. SAOU National Conference for school principals. 2-5 September 2007.
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
Smit, M.H. (18 September 2007) Keynote address: School discipline – correct
disciplinary procedure. SAOU Provincial Conference for school principals. 18
September 2007. Ermelo, Mpumalanga.
International presentations (Invited non-peer reviewed):
Smit, M.H. (2010). “Same-sex life partnerships in South Africa: the impact on
education.” Paper presented on invitation by Prof. Lynn Wardle at the Symposium on
the impact of same-sex marriage on Education: Implications for schools, curriculum,
students, their families, and educational communities on 29 October 2010, J. Reuben
Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, Utah, USA.
Smit, M.H. (2010). “A comparative view of human rights in South African schools.”
Guest lecture to International Comparative Law students of the Law Faculty. Invited
by Prof. Charles Russo, University of Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Smit, M.H. (2008) “The legal aspects of Special Education in South Africa.” Lecture
to post-graduate students of Special Education Law at the Faculty of Education.
Invited by Prof. Ralph Mawsdley. Cleveland: Cleveland State University, USA.
Smit, M.H. (2008) Colloquium presentation: Democracy in Education. Faculty of
Education, Brock University, Ontario, Canada.
International and national presentations (Peer reviewed):
Smit, M.H. Flogging a dead horse - reintroducing corporal punishment to SA
schools? Paper presented at the SAELA International Conference 19-21 Sep 2011,
Umhlanga Rocks.
Smit,M.H. The compatibility of school democracy and learner discipline. Paper
presented at the SAELA International Conference 19-21 Sep 2011, Umhlanga Rocks.
Smit, M.H. (Apr. 2011) “Human Rights in schools: applying the law.” Paper
presented at the Human Rights Education in Diversity International Conference held
on 18-21 April 2011 at North-West University, Potchefstroom campus.
Smit, M.H. (Apr. 2011) “Education for Democracy: the roles of courts and schools in
South Africa.” Paper presented at the Human Rights Education in Diversity
International Conference held on 18-21 April 2011 at North-West University,
Potchefstroom campus.
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Smit, M.H. (2010). “Collateral irony and insular construction.” Shortcomings in the
education system. Paper presented at the 14th
International SAELA Conference held
on 1-3 September 2010 at Summerstrand Hotel, Port Elizabeth.
Smit, M.H. (2010). “Democracy, unionism, & over-politicisation of schools.”
Shortcomings in the education system. Paper presented at the 14th
International
SAELA Conference held on 1-3 September 2010 at Summerstrand Hotel, Port
Elizabeth.
Smit, M. H. (2010) Partnerships in Education: governing bodies, parents, schools
and the State. Paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa
Conference on 12-14 January 2010 at the Van der Bijlpark campus, North-West
University.
Smit, M.H. (2009) A model for improving democratic school governance. Paper
presented at the School Leadership Symposium on 1-5 September 2010 at Zug
University, Zug, Switzerland.
Smit, M. H. (2009) Improving school governance through deliberative democracy
and the law. Paper presented at the SAELA International Conference on 24-26 August
2009 at Protea Hotel, Kruger Gate Kruger National Park.
Smit, M. H. & Russo, C. J. (2008). Co-presenter: Educator rights - a comparative
view of special education in South African and the United States of America. Paper
presented at the SAELA International Conference on 24-26 August 2008 at St.
Georges Hotel, Pretoria.
Smit, M.H. (2007) Panel member: International panel of Australia (Prof. Joy
Cummings), U.S.A. (Prof. Ralph Mawdsley) and South Africa (Marius Smit):
“Educator malpractice- recent developments.” ANZELA International Conference.
26-28 September 2007. Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.
Smit, M.H. (2007) Presenter: Bureaucracy is constraining democracy – an education
law perspective. Paper presented at the ANZELA International Conference on 26-28
September 2007 at Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.
Smit, M.H. (2007) Presenter: Interplay between the Constitution, values and
education. Paper presented at the SAELA International Conference on 26-28 August
2007 at Hunter‟s Rest, Rustenburg.
Smit, M.H. (2007) Presenter: “Parental corporal punishment –should it be
abolished?” Paper presented at the International Conference on Learner Discipline on
2 April 2007at Potchefstroom, NWU.
Smit, M.H. (2006) Presenter: “Legal aspects of HIV/AIDS in South African Schools.”
Paper presented at the Education Law Association (USA) International Conference on
12-15 October 2006 at Nassau, Bahamas.
Smit, M.H. (2006) Presenter: Language policy and the best interest of the child.
Paper presented at the SAELPA International Conference 3-5 September at Mpekweni
Beach Resort, Eastern Cape.
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Smit, M.H. (2005) Presenter: Lessons on indemnification from Azel. Paper presented
at the SAELPA International Conference. Bloemfontein, Free State.
Smit, M.H. (2005) Presenter: Perceptions of educators of learner discipline and
fundamental rights. Paper presented at the EASA National Congress, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (2004) Presenter: Balancing rights in education – Limitation of rights.
Paper presented at the SAELPA International Conference. Gordons Bay, Cape Town.
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SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP OF ENGAGEMENT:
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:
Member of the South African Education Law Association (SAELA) National
Executive Committee. (2013 – 2016).
National secretary of the South African Education Law Association (SAELA).
Chair (Organiser) of four (4) SAELA International Conferences 2010 (Port
Elizabeth); 2011 (Durban); Somerset-West (2012) and Muldersdrift (2013).
Committee member of Federation of South African School Governing Bodies,
North-West Province (FEDSAS NW) (2009 -2013).
Member of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces (LSNP).
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
NATIONAL SERVICE
Smit, M.H. (2013) Chairperson of the organising committee of the 18th
international
conference of the South African Education Law to be held at Muldersdrift, 9-11
September 2013.
Smit, M.H. (2012) Chairperson of the organising committee of the 17th
international
conference of the South African Education Law held at Somerset-West, 10-12 September
2012.
Smit, M.H. (2011) Chairperson of the organising committee of the 16th
international
conference of the South African Education Law held at Durban, 19-21 September 2011.
Smit, M.H. (2010) Chairperson of the organising committee of the 15th
international
conference of the South African Education Law held at Port Elizabeth, 1-3 September
2010.
Smit, M.H. (2009 - to present) Secretary of National Executive Committee, South
African Education Law Association (SAELA).
Smit, M.H. (2009 – 2010) Editor, Sui Generis, Newsletter of South African Education
Law Association (SAELA).
Smit, M.H. (2008) Member of the Advisory Committee on Legislation Administered by
the Department of Education for the South Africa law Reform Commission.
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UNIVERSITY SERVICE
University Committees and leadership positions
Smit, M.H. (2014) Serve as member of the Ethics in Research committee of the
Education Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (2011 to present) Serve as member of the Masters & Doctorate research
committee of the Education Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (2008 to 2012, 2014 to present) Chairperson of Education Law subject
group, Faculty of Education Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (2012) Served on the Diversity Task Group, Faculty of Education
Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (2006 -2007) Member of the Transformation Committee, Faculty of
Education. North-West University, Potchefstroom.
External examiner, internal examiner and external moderator
Smit, M.H. (2012 to present) External examiner of the B.Cur. module AAK
707, University of Pretoria.
Smit, M.H. (2014) Examiner of the M.Ed. dissertation of P.C. Arries,
Opvoeders se persepsie oor die billikheid in die werkplek in die Oudtshoorn
distrik. Study leader: Prof. W. van Vollenhoven. North-West University.
Smit, M.H. (2012) Examiner of the M.Ed. dissertation of the M. Ed.
dissertation of E. Potgieter: “Ontgroeningspraktyke in sekondêre skole: „n
beleidsondersoek”. Study leader: Andrew Barclay, University of the Free
State.
Smit, M.H. (2011) Moderator of the B.Ed. (Hons) Education Leadership and
Managament programme the University of the Free State.
Smit, M.H. (2011) Examiner of the M.Ed. dissertation of T.B. Doubell.
opvoedersekuriteit en sportafrigting by skole: „n onderwys-regtelike
perspektief. Study leader: Prof. J.P. Rossouw. North-West University.
Smit, M.H. (2011) Examiner of the M.Ed. dissertation of M. Serame. Methods of
maintaining learner discipline in schools in the Matlosana district. Supervisor: Prof.
I.J. Oosthuizen. North-West University.
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Smit, M.H. (2010) Examiner of the M. Ed. dissertation of J. Mentz. Relating school
codes of conduct to learner behaviour. Supervisor: Dr. B. Malan. University of
Pretoria.
Smit, M.H. (2007) External examiner for University of Pretoria, Faculty of
Education. B.Ed Hons. Education Law module. Prof. J. Beckman (examiner and
lecturer).
Smit, M.H. (2006) Examiner of the M. Ed. dissertation of P. Chakame. Labour
rights of educators in Namibia. Study leader: Prof. J.P. Rossouw. North-West
University.
Editorial Board / Reviewer of proposed articles:
Editorial Board (member) (2014) Education and Urban Society. Editor-in-Chief; C.J.
Russo, University of Dayton. Publisher: Rowan Littlefield, USA.
Editorial Board (member) (2011 to present) International Journal of Educational
Reform (IJER), Editor-in-Chief; C.J. Russo, University of Dayton. Publisher: Rowan
Littlefield, USA.
Regular reviewer of articles for the following journals:
South African Journal for Education;
Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal;
Journal for Education Studies;
South African electronic Journal for Comparative Education (SA-eDuc);
African Education Review;
Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap;
SA Public Law Journal
De Iure;
Perspectives in Education.
Proposal Reviewer
Reviewer of proposals for:
SAELA International Conferences
CELP Conferences and publications
HREiD International Conference: 2011
EASA National Conference: 2010
International Conference on Learner Discipline: 2007
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SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS
Leadership:
Smit, M.H. (2014 to present) Chair of the FEDSAS committee for the North-West
Province.
Smit, M.H. (2013 to present) Chief Organiser of the Potchefstroom competition of the
National Eisteddfod Academy.
Smit, M.H. (2012 to present) Co-opted member of the School Governing Body of E.S. la
Grange Special School, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (2009 to 2012) Chair of Disciplinary committee of the School
Governing Body of Potchefstroom Gimnasium.
Smit, M.H. (2009 to 2012) Member of School Governing Body of Potchefstroom
Gimnasium.
Smit, M.H. (2007 – 2008) Trustee, Potchefstroom Gimnasium Trust.
Smit, M.H. (2006 – 2010) Co-opted member of the governing body of Potchefstroom
Christenskool (Independent primary school).
Smit, M.H. (2006 – 2007) Chairperson, Potchefstroom Parents Forum.
Smit, M.H. (1999 - 2000) Member of governing body of Mariepskop Nursery School.
School Presentations:
Smit, M.H. (20 November 2012) “School discipline in LSEN (Special) Schools –
correct code of conduct, procedures and methods” Educators and management team
of E.S. La Grange Special School, Potchefstroom.
Smit, M.H. (March 2011) “Human Rights in South African schools.” Swedish
school principals visiting South Africa, on invitation of Department of Education,
Kenneth Kaunda District, North-West province.
Smit, M.H. (September 2011) “Top 10 Education Law cases of South Africa.”
School principals, governing body members of Klerksdorp district, on invitation of
FEDSAS(NW).
Smit, M.H. (20 March 2010) “School discipline – correct procedures and methods”
School Principals, educators and Chairpersons of School Governing bodies.
Potchefstroom Gimnasium High School.
Smit, M.H. (September 2010) “Top 10 cases on learner discipline.” School
principals, governing body members of Potchefstroom schools, on invitation of
FEDSAS(NW).
Smit, M.H. (September 2010) “Top 10 cases on learner discipline.” School
principals, governing body members of Klerksdorp district, on invitation of
FEDSAS(NW).
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Smit, M.H. (September 2009) “Top 10 Education Law cases of South Africa.”
School principals, governing body members of Klerksdorp district, on invitation of
FEDSAS(NW).
Smit, M.H. (September 2008) “Top 10 Education Law cases of South Africa.”
School principals, governing body members of Potchefstroom schools, on invitation
of FEDSAS(NW).
Smit, M.H. (14 April 2007) “School discipline – correct procedures and methods”
School Principals, educators and Chairpersons of School Governing bodies.
Ventersdorp schools.
Smit, M.H. (14 April 2007) “School discipline – correct procedures and methods”
School Principals, educators and chairpersons of School Governing bodies.
Ventersdorp schools.
Smit, M.H. (21 November 2006) “Duty of care, and balancing fundamental rights”
School Principals, educators and chairpersons of School Governing bodies. Vorentoe
High School, Johannesburg.
Smit, M.H. (20 July 2006) “School discipline” School Principals, educators and
Chairpersons of School Governing bodies. Vryburg schools.
Smit, M.H. (9 November 2004) “Correct disciplinary procedure.” School Principals
and Chairpersons of School Governing bodies. Roodepoort schools: i.e. Hoërskool
Bastion, Hoërskool Roodepoort, Hoërskool Noordheuwel, Westridge High School.
Smit, M.H. (13 October 2005) “School discipline” School Principals, educators and
Chairpersons of School Governing bodies. Wolmaransstad schools.
Smit, M.H. (29 November 2004) “School discipline – Judicial and alternative
methods.” School Principals, educators and Chairpersons of School Governing
bodies. Bothaville district schools.
Smit, M.H. (20 October 2004) “Correct disciplinary procedure.” School Principals
and Chairpersons of School Governing bodies. Pretoria-North Schools.
Consulting:
Advice to schools and educators on matters such as conflict resolution with
department officials, disciplinary procedure, school governance, codes of conduct,
employment contracts of personnel and various ancillary Education Law topics:
Hoër Volkskool, Potchefstroom, 2013 (Advice and facilitation of a dispute re the
functions and entitlements of the school governing body and the principal).
E.S. la Grange Special School, 2011, 2012, 2103, 2014 (Advice/training on
school governance, school code of conduct and learner discipline).
Potchefstroom Gimnasium, 2009. 2010, 2011, 2012 (Advice/training on school
governance, school code of conduct, hostel code of conduct, learner discipline,
governing body employees, employment agreements, lease agreements, policies
on bullying and sexual harassment, values-based learner discipline approach, drug
abuse and rehabilitation programmes).
Klerksdorp High Technical School, May 2010. (Advice/training on school
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governance, school code of conduct, rights and duties of educators, rights of the
school and governing body in relation to the Department of Education).
Dowerglen High School, Edenvale, March 2010. (Advice/training on school
governance, school code of conduct, learner discipline).
Pudulogo Primary School, Ikageng, May 2009, July 2009. (Advice/training on
school governance, rights of educators, fair process of appointment of educators,
rights of the school and governing body in relation to the Department of
Education).
Hoërskool Bergvlam – November 2007, March 2008, April 2008.
(Advice/training on school governance, school code of conduct, learner discipline
(suspension & expulsion), rights of the school and governing body in relation to
the illegal actions of officials of the Department of Education).
Hoërskool Bergvlam, Nelspruit – October 2007. (Advice/training on school
governance, school code of conduct, hostel code of conduct, learner discipline
(suspension & expulsion), rights of the school and governing body in relation to
the illegal actions of officials of the Department of Education).
Hoërskool De Aar, October 2007. (Advice/training on school governance, school
code of conduct, learner discipline).
Hoërskool Upington – October 2007. (Advice/training on school governance,
school code of conduct, learner discipline).
Ventersdorp Hoërskool – November 2006, April 2007, May 2007.
(Advice/training on school governance, learner discipline, employment
agreements, conflict resolution between school principal and school governing
body).
Ragogang Primary School, Wolmaransstad – September, October and November
2006, January 2007, March 2007, May 2007. (Advice/training on fair labour
practices, conflict resolution of harassment of educator / deputy principal by
teacher‟s union and principal).
Parys Hoërskool, Parys – March 2006, Augustus 2006. (Advice/training on school
governance, safety regulations, school code of conduct, learner discipline,
educator rights, conflict resolution between educator and parent).
Potchefstroomse Christenskool – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010. (Advice/training on
school governance, school code of conduct, learner discipline, governing body
employees, rights of the school and governing body in relation to the illegal
actions of officials of the Department of Education).
Kismet High School, Vryburg – July 2006. (Advice/training on school
governance, school code of conduct, learner discipline, rights of the school and
governing body in relation to the illegal actions of officials of the Department of
Education).
Pudulogo Primary School – March 2005, July 2005, Augustus 2005, September
2005, October 2005. (Advice/training on school governance, rights of the school
and governing body in relation to the illegal actions of a teacher‟s union and
officials of the Department of Education).
St Conrad Catholic College, Klerksdorp – February 2005. (Advice to the
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independent school governance, school code of conduct, learner discipline,
governing body employment agreements).
E.S. Le Grange Special Education School, Potchefstroom – October 2005.
(Advice/training on school governance, school code of conduct, hostel code of
conduct, learner discipline).
Khuma Primary School – October 2005. (Advice/training on school governance,
rights of the school governing body and educators in relation to the illegal actions
of officials of the Department of Education).
Potchefstroom Girls High School – November 2004. (Advice/training on school
governance, rights and duties of school principal with regard to the school hostel,
hostel code of conduct, governing body employees, employment agreements,
hostel personnel rights and duties).
Potchefstroom Boys High School – November 2004, June 2004. (Advice/training
on school governance, school code of conduct, hostel code of conduct, learner
discipline).
Bastion Hoërskool, Roodepoort – October 2004, September to October 2010
(Advice/training on school governance, rights of educators, grievance procedure,
bullying and workplace harassment).
Community Service:
Pro bono court cases for schools or educators:
Smit, M.H. (2007 – 2009) Attorney for Applicant: Botha v Department of Education,
North-West. Intimidation, workplace harassment – Application for compensation and
transfer. Matter settled out of court.
Smit, M.H. (2007) Attorney for Applicant: Gaolebe v Department of Education,
North-West. Case settled out of court. Applicant appointed as principal in Schweizer-
Reineke.
Smit, M.H. (2006) Attorney for Applicant: Khuma Primary School v Department of
Education, North-West. Case no. 1267/2006 TPD. (Transvaal Provincial Division,
Pretoria High Court). Case settled out of court. Applicant‟s candidate duly appointed
as principal.
Smit, M.H. (2005) Attorney for Applicants: Pudulogo Primary School v Department
of Education, North-West. Case no. 14754/2005 TPD. (TPD, Pretoria High Court).
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REFERENCES
Prof. Izak Oosthuizen, Professor Research and Education Law, North-West
University, Mafikeng campus. South Africa. [email protected]. Tel.
(+27) 18 299 1906.
Prof. H. S. Steyn, Professor Comparative Education, North-West University,
Potchefstroom campus. South Africa. [email protected]. Tel. (+27) 18 299
4462.
Prof. J. P. Rossouw, Professor Education Law, North-West University,
Potchefstroom campus. South Africa. [email protected]. Tel. (+27) 18 299
1851.
Prof. Charles Russo, Professor Education Law, Dayton University, Ohio,USA.
[email protected] Office (937) 229-3722.
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~russo
Prof. Ralph D. Mawdsley, Professor Education Law, Department of Counselling,
Administration, Supervision, Adult Learning & Development. Cleveland State
University, Ohio, USA, [email protected] Office (216) 523-7148.