President Cyril Ramaphosa says in the end, he has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and has given opponents of the policy three months to find solutions.

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News24 | 'Agreement bears no influence': Ramaphosa spokesperson on BELA Act talks

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged an agreement on the BELA Act by the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union but clarified it doesn't affect discussions on contentious sections.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act.

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South Africa: President Notes Settlement Agreement With Solidarity On BELA Act

‘My resolve in having given people an opportunity to find solutions should never be abused,’ the president says

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Cyril Ramaphosa stays firm about education law act

Representatives of the presidency have reached the Nedlac settlement agreement, which the Solidarity movement reached with the government on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (Bela), without the necessary consent of pres. Cyril Ramaphosa signed

Verteenwoordigers van die presidensie het die Nedlac-skikkingsooreenkoms, wat die Solidariteit-beweging met die regering oor die Wysigingswet op Basiese Onderwyswette (Bela) bereik het, sonder die nodige toestemming van pres. Cyril Ramaphosa ondertek

Netwerk24 | Presidensie ontken nou ooreenkoms oor Bela

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Network24 | Presidency now denies agreement on Bela

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement made between Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the Solidarity Union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. He however warns that the settlement has no bearing on his power to make decisions regarding the commencement of the Act. On November 28, 2024, Gwarube announced that she had signed an agreement with Solidarity on the exercise of her powers and responsibilities in the implemen…

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Ramaphosa has final say on BELA Act: Presidency - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has accused organisations involved in the Nedlac talks concerning the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act of attempting to flout processes and make decisions through the “back door”.  Speaking to Sunday World through his spokesperson Keith Khoza, Mashatile said that the clearing house mechanism had been assigned to deal with disputes regarding the act and that they were not aware of any parallel discussions …

Sunday World

Afrikaner groups, DA tried to bypass Bela Act

Pretoria – The Presidency says the agreement between the Basic Education Minister and Solidarity has no bearing – in law or practical effect – on the inclusive multiparty discussions that are underway regarding sections 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). On 28 November 2024, the Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced that she had signed an agreement with Solidarity union on the exercise of her powers and resp…

The Bulrushes

BELA: Presidency Says Minister Gwarube Agreement With Solidarity Has 'No Bearing In Law' - The Bulrushes

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement made between Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the Solidarity Union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act.   He however warns that the

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Ramaphosa Has Final Say On Bela Act Presidency : The Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that a recent agreement between the presidency, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and the Solidarity union concerning two contentious clauses in the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act does not diminish his constitutional authority to determine when the Act’s provisions come into force.   Clauses 4 and 5 of the Act deal with language and admission policies in public schools.  The agreement reac…

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Bela Act agreement does not undermine president’s powers, says presidency – The Mail & Guardian

By Johnathan Paoli President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that while he noted the settlement agreement between Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Solidarity concerning the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, it holds no bearing on his powers to ultimately take a decision regarding the commencement of the legislation. In a media statement on Sunday, Ramaphosa said the agreement between Gwarube and Solidarity has no influence, in law or…

I've signed the BELA Act. My resolve for solutions shouldn't be abused, says 'resolute' Ramaphosa

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