SA’s Department of Basic Education Dismisses Claims of Bill Rejection as Delay Tactic

The South African Department of Basic Education refutes claims by the DA that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill has been rejected, deeming it a desperate attempt to hinder essential transformation in the sector. The DA asserted that Gauteng parents rejected the bill during public hearings, citing concerns about the implications of the Bela Bill. Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga dismisses these claims, emphasizing that the views expressed at hearings are not representative of the entire country, and the department remains committed to advancing necessary reforms.