Opposition leaders protest South Africa's BELA Act, citing threats to Afrikaans education.

Leaders from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus protested against the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, which President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed into law. The act's controversial clauses on school admissions and language have sparked significant opposition, particularly from AfriForum, which argues they threaten Afrikaans education. Ramaphosa has delayed implementing these clauses for further consultation, as the DA seeks a compromise within the Government of National Unity.

November 05, 2024
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