The 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.
JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance said it will take to the streets to protest against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) which it claims is attacking mother tongue education.The party has vowed to hold demonstrations outside the office of Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Tuesday.The BELA Bill proposes changes to the South African Schools Act….