The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act was fully implemented on 24 December 2024. A law that many feared could destroy Afrikaans schools and deter parents from choosing home education. In response, the Solidarity movement prepared for legal action. However, Minister Siviwe Gwarube promised to publish guidelines clarifying the law’s interpretation—guidelines that would address Solidarity’s objections. These were eventually published on 12 June 2025, and it appears they’ve achieved their aim:...
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