Basic Education Laws Amendment Act
latest news & developments
Settlement of the Bela Act dispute has shifted to adults’ concerns, sidelining those of children
Clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment can create a more inclusive and equitable education system
Coalition troubles at a high as Bela Act deadline nears
The Democratic Alliance is seen as having disrespected President Cyril Ramaphosa, limiting the chances that he might extend the consultation period on the Act’s contentious clauses
IFP will not ‘run to court’ over policy disputes in government of national unity
The Inkatha Freedom Party says it will resolve all policy issues through the cabinet clearing house
ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA
Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes
Bela Act a solution to history of language oppression in SA education
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act should not be used as a political tool by parties
ANC’s alliance partners call for education minister Siviwe Gwarube to be fired over Bela Act boycott
Gwarube did not attend the signing ceremony due to concerns regarding the legislation