DA leader John Steenhuisen threatens court action over BELA Act

The BELA act was signed into law in September, but to allow for more consultation, President Cyril Ramaphosa delayed the execution of two of its sections.

Democratic Alliance Leader, John Steenhuisen threatens court action over BELA Act. Picture: Courtney Africa/Independent NewspapersDemocratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said if attempts to stop the proposed BELA Act through discussion fail, the party will take the Government of National Unity to court.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Stop BELA march in Pretoria, Steenhuisen told the media that the uproar could be avoided if they reach an agreement to stop the BELA Act. “I think we can do it I don’t think that there are certain safeguards that communities are looking for and I think we can do it.” He added that this was why the framers of the Constitution chose 11 languages and not just two and put the clause in it.

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