BELA Bill

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The Drama Unfolds: BELA Bill Sparks Controversy in Parliament

ANC - Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill - BELA Bill - DA - National Assembly - President Cyril Ramaphosa - School Language Policy - SECTION27 - Solidarity - South African Politics - Western Cape Education Department

Find out how the BELA Bill has ignited heated debates and political tensions in South Africa's education system. ๐ŸŽ“ #BelaBill #EducationReform

The BELA Bill, also known as the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, has set the stage for a fierce political battle in South Africa's Parliament. The ANC's prioritization of cheap electioneering over children's education has stirred up criticism from the DA Shadow Minister of Basic Education, Baxolile 'Bax' Nodada MP. Despite the heated remarks, the National Assembly passed the bill, sending it for further scrutiny to the Basic Education Committee. The rapid advancement of the BELA Bill has raised eyebrows and suspicions among opposition parties and education advocates.

After years of debate and amendments, the BELA Bill has finally received approval in Parliament, paving the way for significant changes in the education sector. The controversial bill has faced accusations of being rushed through by the ANC Education Chair, igniting concerns about the thoroughness of the legislative process. Despite the controversies surrounding its passage, the BELA Bill has been met with mixed reactions from various political parties and stakeholders.

In a surprising turn of events, the National Assembly saw a majority of parties vote in favor of the BELA Bill, indicating a significant shift in support for the education reform proposed by the legislation. The intense debates and maneuvers to push the bill through the committee have highlighted the deep divisions and conflicting interests within the education sector in South Africa. As the BELA Bill inches closer to becoming law, the implications of its implementation remain a subject of intense scrutiny and debate in the country.

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BELA BILL: ANC places cheap electioneering above our children's ... (Democratic Alliance)

The following remarks were delivered by the DA Shadow Minister of Basic Education, Baxolile 'Bax' Nodada MP, in a declaration before the vote on the BELA ...

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National Assembly passes the BELA Bill - SABC News - Breaking ... (SABC News)

The Bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday, with some changes that were directed back to the Basic Education Committee. The committee ...

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EXPLAINER: BELA Bill gets thumbs up in Parliament - but what is it ... (Eyewitness News)

CAPE TOWN - The much talked about Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill or BELA BILL is now well on its way to becoming a law. After years of debate, amendments ...

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ANC Education chair accused of bulldozing BELA Bill through to ... (Independent Online)

In the wake of the passing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill in the National Assembly, the DA has written to the Chair of Chairs to demand ...

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Bella bill gets green light in National Assembly (George Herald)

NATIONAL NEWS - Following the signing into law of the controversial NHI bill by the president yesterday, the equally controversial Bela Bill on education ...

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Most Parties In Parliament Vote In Favour Of BELA Bill - iAfrica (iAfrica.com)

A majority of parties in the National Assembly have voted in favor of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.

ANC hellbent on forcing BELA Bill through Committee (Polity.org)

The parliamentary committee for Basic Education was today meant to engage on amendments made by the NCOP on the BELA bill. Instead, the ANC Chairperson ...

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WCED opposes BELA Bill (Smile 90.4FM)

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says it strongly opposes the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill which was this week...

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Bela Bill passed with some amendments (Independent Online)

The ANC secured 193 votes with support from the EFF, IFP, NFP and PAC against the combined 78 garnered by the DA, Freedom Front Plus, ACDP and Aljama-ah.

SECTION27 urges Ramaphosa to sign BELA Bill, amid opposition ... (Polity.org)

Public interest law centre SECTION27 on Friday strongly encouraged President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign into law the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA ...

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Solidarity: Govt 'underestimating strength of opposition to BELA Bill ... (East Coast Radio)

Trade union Solidarity is concerned about how school language policy will be managed under the BELA Bill.

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'The BELA Bill is a huge necessary update to the basic education ... (702)

Crystal Orderson interviews Mila Harding, Legal researcher at Section27. Listen below. National assembly passes BELA Bill โ€“ now what?

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