South Africa's Solidarity Movement and government reach settlement on contested education law.

The Solidarity Movement in South Africa has reached a settlement with the government concerning the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. The contested sections of the BELA Act, originally set to be implemented on December 13th, will not be enforced. Instead, the government will develop national policies and regulations for schools at full capacity, ensuring their language and admission policies remain unchanged. The agreement also calls for possible future amendments to the BELA Act, involving recommendations by the Minister of Basic Education to President Cyril Ramaphosa. This settlement addresses concerns over school admissions and language policies, emphasizing the preservation of mother-tongue education.

November 28, 2024
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