So many reasons to stop BELA in its tracks – Solidarity
17 April 2024
South Africans from all walks of life will pay the price should the government recklessly proceed with the proposed Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.
Solidarity particularly objects to attempts to transfer decision-making regarding the language and admission policy of schools to mainly government officials, but the concerns extend even further.
With the election around the corner, there is the suspicion that this legislation may be rushed through in order to gain political mileage.
Meanwhile, the expected high costs associated with the implementation of the BELA Bill have come to light. This provides yet another valid reason why this amendment bill is a bad idea and why it would be wise of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to finally vote against the amendment bill next week.