Confusion Around Implementation Of The Bela Bill In Gauteng Analyst

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has expressed concern about the contradictory messages regarding the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment BELA Act .

This after Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane stated that the BELA Act will be implemented immediately in Gauteng schools, while Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube stated that the act will be implemented in June 2025 in her recent speech.

Makaneta says this creates confusion among stakeholders, including parents, educators and learners.

We call on both Minister Siviwe and MEC Matome Chiloane to urgently address this apparent misalignment. As we move forward, we urge the department of Basic Education and all provincial education departments to prioritise collaboration and consistency in the manner in which they give out messages.