In light of recent discussions surrounding the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”), the FW de Klerk Foundation takes note of recent reports concerning corruption within some School Governing Bodies (“SGBs”).
On 7 March, Ismail Joosub, the FW de Klerk Foundation’s Legal Officer, made an oral submission to Parliament on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (the BELA Bill).
BELA BILL SUBMISSION NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES Click here to read the submission.
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.
On 26 October 2023, the National Assembly passed the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, which it believes will improve the quality of basic education received by the majority of South African learners by creating a more just and equitable education system.
2019 Annual Report Card on Cultural, Religious and Language Rights Introduction For centuries the central theme of South Africa’s history has been interaction
While public hearings on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill continue nationally, it is no surprise that the majority of the comments received have voiced strong opposition to it.
This “Youth Day” asks us to recognise the immense potential of the youth – as a collective body in our society, but also in light of the many obstacles that hinder their possibilities and progress.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is excited to welcome Mr. John Aranzales, Columbian Political Science doctoral candidate and Fulbright Scholar on board as a research
