Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign into law, the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment bill.
Lesufi spoke during the parliamentary debate on President Ramaphosa’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) at the Cape Town City Hall on Friday and reminded the President of the urgent need to finalise the passing of the legislation.
However, Lesufi’s view of the bill is in stark contrast to newly-elected Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube who said on Tuesday that she intends requesting Ramaphosa to halt the signing of the bill and send it part to Parliament for re-evaluation.
Gwarube said some of the beneficial aspects of the bill should be retained, while simultaneously addressing concerns about local authority empowerment.
“I do not think it is wise to throw the entire bill out with the bath water. I think there are commendable aspects within the bill which we
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