Sadtu threatens mass action to get Ramaphosa to sign the BELA Bill

JOHANNESBURG - Teacher union Sadtu is threatening a march to the Union Buildings, to demand the signing of the Bela Bill into law.

The contentious Bill remains in the president’s in-tray to this day, still awaiting his signature.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has pleaded with President Cyril Ramaphosa, to send it back to Parliament. 

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In May this year, Parliament finally passed the BELA Bill after years of chopping and changing.

The Bill aims to amend the Schools Act and the Employment of Educators Act.