29. The following information is provided to assist in   determining a school uniform policy or dress code and in the management of   school uniforms.

Religious and Cultural Diversity
(1) A school uniform policy or dress code should take   into account religious and cultural diversity within the community served by   the school. Measures should be included to accommodate learners those   religious beliefs are compromised by a uniform requirement.

(2) If wearing a particular attire, such as yarmulkes   and headscarves, is part of the religious practice of learners or an   obligation, schools should not, in terms of the Constitution, prohibit the   wearing of such items. Male learners requesting to keep a beard as part of a   religious practice may be required by the school to produce a letter from   their religious teacher or organisation substantiating the validity of the   request. The same substantiation is applicable to those who wish to wear a   particular attire.

[Government Gazette – 23 February 2006]