insert_link South Africa SA’s AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country’s Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law SA's AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country's Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law. The bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 to respond to administrative and governance problems in schools, and to transform the education system as a whole. AfriForum’s, Alana Bailey, says it is clear that the Bela Bill is undesirable and impracticable. todayApril 10, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa SA’s Solidarity Warns Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill Poses Threat to Public Schools SA Trade union Solidarity has cautioned the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill could harm public schools, potentially leading to their deterioration. During a presentation to the National Council of Provinces' select committee on Education, the union expressed concerns about the proposed amendments to language and admission policies in the bill. They called for decentralised education, urging recognition of parents' vital role. Solidarity’s Johnell Prinsloo warns denying parents a say in […] todayMarch 8, 2024 22
