Many South African parents are outraged over certain non-stationery items that some schools have included in this year’s stationery lists.

South African parents express frustration over the inclusion of toilet paper and cleaning supplies in 2025 school stationery lists, sparking a wave of memes and social media discussions.

One parent shared the compulsory stationary list she received from her child’s school on X, and it is a lot. On top of the ...

and Domestos when kids return to school?” While the minister did not respond, the comments section was filled with fellow parents sharing more unusual stationery demands. @LiswaBri: “On my daughter’s ...

From macaroni to beans and even toiletries like detergents, alongside four reams of copy paper, school stationery lists are ...