Cyril Ramaphosa will be signing the new Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law on Friday, 13 September 2024. Briefly News looks at the main points in the bill.
The bill has been very contentious, with split support and opinions, especially in the Democratic Alliance.The BELA Bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 . Image: businessimagesAddress pitfalls that have affected education in the past, such as infrastructure, administration, and teacher and pupil misconduct.Penalties for parents and guardians who don't ensure their children are in school.
“In reality, it aspires to harmonise the SGB’s powers with the directives of the relevant provincial head of department ,” said Former Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. "Naptosa welcomes the signing of the BELA Bill by the president. It will finally bring around certainty regarding the changes in the education legislation, particularly regarding the functions of the School Governing Body.
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