Here's everything you need to know about the BELA Bill - IOL
Feb 27, 2024 · The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill is in the spotlight once again after the Presidency announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign it into law - officially - on...
BELA Bill explained: What happens next for South Africa’s schools?
Sep 13, 2024 · The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, which President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign into law on 13 September 2024, represents one of the most controversial pieces of education...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Signing into law of Basic Education Laws ...
Sep 13, 2024 · The law seeks to align the role of the School Governing Body in determining language and admission policies with the responsibility of provincial education departments to ensure the constitutional right to basic education.
President signs BELA Bill, clauses 4 & 5 delayed for public input
Sep 13, 2024 · President Cyril Ramaphosa says the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill will go ahead except for two clauses. The President says clauses 4 and 5 will be delayed for 90 days to allow time for public input from those who wish to contribute.
Passing a motion: New school Bill clears first legislative hurdle
Sep 26, 2023 · The controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill has passed its first legislative hurdle. On Tuesday, the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education agreed to and adopted the Bill, and it will now serve before the National Assembly.
All systems go for implementation of BELA Act: Gwarube
5 days ago · November 8th, 2024. SABC NEWS. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says it is all systems go with the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, commonly known as the BELA Act. The announcement comes amid the ongoing consultation process on two clauses of the legislation. Last month, …
South Africa's coalition government sees first real friction over ...
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 11 (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said he would sign into law a disputed education bill, prompting the first sign of real friction in his...
Ramaphosa signs BELA school changes into law – but throws …
Sep 13, 2024 · President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law in a public ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 13 September 2024.
Political parties clash over BELA Act amid language and …
5 days ago · The African National Congress (ANC) has called on the people of South Africa to support the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and reject the agendas of the Democratic Alliance (DA), the ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill into law, 13 Sept
Sep 11, 2024 · President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 13 September 2024, sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law, which aims to strengthen governance within South Africa's education sector. The President will publicly sign the Bill during a ceremony to be held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The BELA Bill amends sections of the ...