President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified the settlement agreement between the minister of basic education and the Solidarity union regarding the BELA Act, ensuring it does not impact his power to make final decisions. Clauses 4 and 5, addressing language and admission policies, have been delayed for three months for further consultation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified the settlement agreement between the minister of basic education and the Solidarity union on the BELA Act, emphasizing that it does not affect his authority to make final decisions on the act's implementation. The BELA Act, which addresses language and admission policies at public schools , had clauses 4 and 5 delayed for three months for further consultation.
The president awaits the outcome of these deliberations, as he committed to giving parties time to submit proposals on these sections upon signing the bill on September 13, 2024
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