President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to sign the BELA Bill on 13th September 2024
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On Friday, 13 September 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a significant move by signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law at a public ceremony. This historic event will take place at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria, where the President will solidify the government’s commitment to enhancing governance in South Africa’s education sector. The BELA Bill seeks to bring about crucial changes by modifying sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 (SASA) and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (EEA) to better address the evolving landscape of education and comply with court rulings that uphold the Bill of Rights. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for 10:30, with the media expected to arrive at 09:30 to cover this momentous occasion.
