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Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill: What you need to know

The Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill proposes changes to the South African Schools Act which seeks to hand control to the Education Department in determining a school’s language policy and curriculums, compulsory schooling from Grade R, and the prohibition of corporal punishment and initiation practices.

The bill was introduced in Parliament on January 10 but has received criticism with some arguing that it will give Education Minister Angie Motshekga extraordinary powers to override school governing bodies.

Many claimed it would attack mother-tongue teaching and learning with others saying they were not in favour of the ANC taking over schools and school language policy.

The…

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Caught on camera: Two students allegedly caught cheating during exam at Walter Sisulu University
  • 11/02/2023
Two students at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha were allegedly caught on camera exchanging examination materials. In a statement the university said the “unfortunate incident” occurred during the first paper examination on October 31, at 9am. “Two students, …

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Matric exams | Gauteng Education Dept concerned about bomb threats
  • 12/03/2022
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JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Education Department is concerned by bomb scares at some high schools in Boksburg. The department says the scares affected the writing of the matric exams. WATCH: Concern over disruptions to Matric exams Spokesperson for the department, Steve Mabona, explains. …

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