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 Friday.
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.
Basic Education Minister confirms Bela Act ‘essentially’ ready for ...
6 days ago · Read more: Bela Bill seeks to bring SA’s education system in line with Constitution, say civil society bodies The law also introduces changes to how schools’ language and admissions policies ...
Bela bill: South Africans face jail if children not in school - BBC
Oct 27, 2023 · The Bela bill is the biggest education reform in South Africa since apartheid. South Africa's parliament has passed a major education bill that could see parents face prison if their children...
EXPLAINER: BELA Bill gets thumbs up in Parliament - Eyewitness News
May 16, 2024 · CAPE TOWN - The much talked about Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill or BELA BILL is now well on its way to becoming a law. After years of debate, amendments and tweaking by both houses...
What’s South Africa’s new school language law and why is it ...
Sep 18, 2024 · What’s BELA and why is it controversial? The new amendment modifies older school laws in the country: the South African Schools Act of 1996 and the Employment of Educators Act of 1998.
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.
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 - SABC News …
4 days ago · Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the BELA Bill into law, however, he decided to delay the implementation of the two provisions dealing with admission and language, pending the outcome of the consultation process over three months. ... DA spokesperson, Willie Aucamp, has told the SABC News that the move to go ahead in implementing ...
Bela bill: South Africa's President Ramaphosa moves to avert
Sep 13, 2024 · South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has tried to head off a major row within his uneasy governing coalition by delaying the implementation of the most controversial part of a new education law.