<![CDATA[This qualitative case study addresses a significant gap in the existing literature by exploring the involvement of parents and learners in school financial management at a rural school in the Umzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In-depth, semi-structured interviews with eight members of the School Governing Body revealed several key challenges that hinder effective financial governance, including ambiguous roles, inadequate training, poor communication, and limited stakeholder participation in financial decision-making processes. These findings underscore the need for targeted capacity-building initiatives, inclusive communication strategies, and formalised financial policies to promote accountability, inclusive governance, and improved educational outcomes in rural school settings.]]>
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