By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that while he noted the settlement agreement between Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Solidarity concerning the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, it holds no bearing on his powers to ultimately take a decision regarding the commencement of the legislation.
In a media statement on Sunday, Ramaphosa said the agreement between Gwarube and Solidarity has no influence, in law or practical effect, on the inclusive multiparty discussions that are underway on Sections 4 and 5 of the Act.
“The President is bound by the Constitution and the law and remains steadfast in ensuring transformation in the education sector for the benefit of present and future generations of learners,” the statement read.
He noted that Solidarity is only one of many stakeholders in the matter, emphasized that the Act was duly passed by Parliament and signed into law, and urged the minister
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