By Levy Masiteng
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed progress in implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, but warned that limiting draft regulations to English and Afrikaans risks excluding communities from shaping key changes to school admissions and language policy.
The committee received a briefing from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on Tuesday, about the status of BELA regulations, provincial readiness for the 2026 school year, reforms to language and admissions policies, and updates on Grade R and early learning.
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