By Thapelo Molefe
The EFF has lashed out at President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration for delaying the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act.
In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, the EFF accused the government of bowing to pressure from right-wing groups, including the Democratic Alliance (DA) and AfriForum, to hinder progressive reforms in South Africa’s education system.
The Bela Act, signed into law on September 13, 2024, seeks to centralise control over school admissions and language policies.
Clauses 4 and 5 of the Act transfer decision-making power from School Governing Bodies to provincial Heads of Departments, a move aimed at fostering inclusivity in schools.
These changes, however, have faced opposition from groups the EFF claims are working to preserve “Afrikanerdom” within the education sector.
The implementation of the contentious clauses has been postponed by three months, reportedly to allow for further consultations.
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