BELA BILL NOW LAW
2024-09-13
This morning President Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”) into law.
This morning President Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”) into law.
Vanoggend het president Ramaphosa die Wysigingswetsontwerp op Basiese Onderwys (“BELA-wetsontwerp”) onderteken en as wet bekragtig.
Ismail Joosub takes a look at why South Africa’s coalition governments have been unstable. It also looks at the legislative efforts aimed at formalising these agreements and the necessity of detailed coalition agreements to secure coherent policy implementation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation herewith releases its comprehensive assessment of whether parties’ conduct aligns with the Constitution’s values and the Bill of Rights.
The FW de Klerk Foundation notes the passing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces with significant amendments adopted, addressing critical concerns highlighted during the rigorous public consultations.
On 6 February 2024, the National Council of Provinces met to decide whether to grant the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s request for an extension of the period for comments and hearings related to the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill.
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (also known as the “BELA Bill”) has sparked intense debate and scrutiny across South Africa.
The recent decision by the Legal Practice Council (“LPC”) to conduct all exams for candidate attorneys and pupil advocates exclusively in English has sparked significant controversy and discontent among various stakeholders.
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) was passed by Parliament’s first house, the National Assembly on 26 October 2023. It is now before the second house, the National Council of Provinces and is currently open for written submissions. The FW de Klerk Foundation expresses its concerns about the BELA Bill.