89% of public submissions rejects BELA Bill, supports DA’s position
1 November 2022
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Baxolile 'Bax' Nodada MP.
The overwhelming majority of the submissions from the public on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill thus far analysed, concurs with the DA’s position and indicate serious reservations regarding the Bill and many rejected the Bill entirely.
During a parliamentary portfolio committee on basic education, it was revealed that they received more than 18 000 comments on the draconian BELA Bill, of which two-thirds must still be analysed. But it is completely reasonable to expect that those submissions will follow the current trend of complete rejection. In fact, 3 138 submissions completely rejected the Bill, 190 had concerns with some of the clauses, while 141 submissions were unspecified. A mere 35 supported the Bill.
(See attached graph)