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Cecile de Villiers is a Lecturer of Labour Law at the University of Cape Town, specializing in legal frameworks governing education and employment in South Africa.
Her educational background includes:
- LLD in Labour Law from Stellenbosch University (2022)
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (2018)
Dr. de Villiers' research focuses on the intersection of labour law and education policy, with particular emphasis on teacher accountability and child protection mechanisms within South African schools. Her work examines how fragmented legal frameworks impact the safety of children in educational settings and proposes legislative reforms to improve coordination between different regulatory bodies.
Her recent research has analyzed legislation, statistics, and 137 arbitration awards involving teachers to identify gaps in the current system that fail to protect children from sexual predators in schools. This work highlights the need for better coordination between the South African Council for Educators, provincial education departments, and other regulatory bodies.
Professional affiliations:
- South African Education Law Association (SAELA)
- South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW) 2024-2025
- International Society of Social Security and Labour Law (ISLSSL) 2024-2025
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As an admitted attorney with expertise in labour law, Dr. de Villiers brings practical legal experience to her academic work, bridging theory and practice in the field of education law. Her research has significant implications for policy reform in South African education systems.
