DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 16 January 2025

Discussion | Bela Act | Free SA urges Education Minister to protect SGB autonomy

CAPE TOWN - The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa is urging Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, to review the Bela Act. 

Free SA says clauses five and six centralise power in an unconstitutional manner and undermine the autonomy of School Governing Bodies.

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These clauses deal with school language policies. 

To discuss this further, Free SA spokesperson Noluthando Hlophoyi spoke to eNCA.

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