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In schools across the country, particularly those in rural and under-resourced areas, learners face uphill battles that many of us can scarcely imagine.

Settlement of the Bela Act dispute has shifted to adults’ concerns, sidelining those of children

Clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment can create a more inclusive and equitable education system

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube being sworn into cabinet by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. (Photo by Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Coalition troubles at a high as Bela Act deadline nears

The Democratic Alliance is seen as having disrespected President Cyril Ramaphosa, limiting the chances that he might extend the consultation period on the Act’s contentious clauses

  • Emsie Ferreira
6 min read
IFP president and Cogta minister Velenkosini Hlabisa. (Des Erasmus/M&G)

IFP will not ‘run to court’ over policy disputes in government of national unity

The Inkatha Freedom Party says it will resolve all policy issues through the cabinet clearing house

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
GNU tensions: Fikile Mbalula, Cyril Ramaphosa, Helen Zille, John Steenhuisen.

ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA

Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes

  • Emsie Ferreira
8 min read
(John McCann/M&G)

Bela Act a solution to history of language oppression in SA education

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act should not be used as a political tool by parties

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Siviwe Gwarube during the swearing-in ceremony of the new national executive members at Cape Town International Convention Centre on 3 July 2024 in Cape Town. (Photo by Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

ANC’s alliance partners call for education minister Siviwe Gwarube to be fired over Bela Act boycott

Gwarube did not attend the signing ceremony due to concerns regarding the legislation

  • Eyaaz
4 min read