By Johnathan Paoli
A mediation process involving Solidarity, the Basic Education Department and the Presidency is set to commence at the National Economic, Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on Friday in a bid to address ongoing disputes regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act.
The mediation comes in response to Solidarity’s notification of a planned protest against the legislation, scheduled for 5 November at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The introduction of the legislation has sparked significant contention, particularly concerning its provisions related to language and admission policies in schools.
Following the signing of the Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in September, Sections 5 and 6, which focus on these contentious issues, have been temporarily suspended for a three-month negotiation period.
Solidarity CEO Dirk Hermann said the union’s leadership was approaching the mediation with determination.
“We are entering the mediation with an open mind. We have a very strong case and will state our case loud and
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