DStv Channel 403 Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Discussion | Ramaphosa set to sign BELA Bill into law - Education expert weighs in

 

JOHANNESBURG - The DA is warning President Cyril Ramaphosa against signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill.

READ: WATCH | Will DA walk out of GNU if BELA Bill is signed?

The bill aims to improve governance in the education sector.

It will make Grade R the new compulsory school starting year, and criminalise parents who don’t ensure their children are in school. 

Education Expert, Professor Mary Metcalfe, spoke to eNCA. 

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