By Akani Nkuna
Political parties and civil society organizations have cautiously welcomed the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, and called on minister Siviwe Gwarube to establish clear norms, standards, and regulations to guide the rollout of its contested sections.
The move is meant to address concerns surrounding the implementation of Sections 4 and 5, which were delayed to allow for further deliberation by various political parties and civil society organisations.
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen expressed support for the full implementation of the Bela Act on Friday, December 20, 2024.
“The President’s announcement that the Bela Act be implemented in full was accepted by all the parties involved in the Task Team (DA, FF-Plus, GOOD and ANC) on condition that DA Minister Siviwe Gwarube issues norms, standards and regulations to govern the implementation of the contested sections of the Act,” said Steenhuisen.
Steenhuisen described the move
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