The portfolio committee on Basic Education clarifies that new regulations being developed for the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act are guidelines for implementation and not amendments to the act itself. Committee chairperson Joy Maimela emphasizes that regulations cannot change the fundamental provisions of the act. This follows the Democratic Alliance's announcement that Minister Siviwe Gwarube is tasked with developing regulations and norms for the BELA Act, including contentious sections on language and admissions. The Good Party, meanwhile, views the BELA Act as beneficial for children, promoting fair and transparent school language policies.
CAPE TOWN - The portfolio committee on Basic Education says Basic Education Laws Amendment Act norms and regulations being developed by the ministry are not amendments to the act.
Maimela was responding to questions during a social cluster media briefing in parliament on Thursday on issues affecting the department.
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