POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema speaks to Education Expert, Prof Mary Metcalfe on whether the Basic Education Laws  Amendment Bill would be a threat to mother tongue education. This comes after the Democratic Alliance criticized the department of the bill which proposes changes to the South African Schools Act. One of which seeks to hand control to the education department in determining a school's language policy, curriculums, the prohibition of corporal punishment and initiation practices. 

<p>POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema speaks to Education Expert, Prof Mary Metcalfe on whether the Basic Education Laws  Amendment Bill would be a threat to mother tongue education. This comes after the Democratic Alliance criticized the department of the bill which proposes changes to the South African Schools Act. One of which seeks to hand control to the education department in determining a school's language policy, curriculums, the prohibition of corporal punishment and initiation practices. </p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>

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