The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA) was signed this afternoon – along with an agreement that the regulations guiding the implementation of the Act will indeed resolve the contentious sections 4 and 5 dealing with language and admission.
These regulations will prescribe the norms and standards which will serve to “protect” communities’ decision-making capacity regarding their schools.
President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the assurance that the Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, will be afforded enough time to put these regulations in place.
The FF Plus will remain actively involved, and will keep a close eye on the regulations and monitor the entire process. The party will, as part of the Government of National Unity (GNU), ensure that Afrikaans mother-tongue education is upheld.
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