The Rise Mzansi is in support of President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act into law, despite having some concerns about the Act.
RISE Mzansi notes that today, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act into law. Broadly, we support the BELA Act, although we outline some concerns below. said RISE Mzansi National Spokesperson, Gugu Ndima.
Ndima further explains that while BELA, which amends the South African Schools Act and the Employment of Educators Act, may not be perfect, it is a robust piece of legislation that will help ensure laws regulating schooling adapt to the evolving needs of society and education.
With communities becoming more diverse, RISE Mzansi believes that admission and language policies of schools must result from provincial heads of department and school governing bodies working together.
This will eliminate perceived and real discrimination, especially on the basis of language giving weight to the right to quality education of all learners. She said.
