Three months ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (Bela Bill) into law but announced he would be suspending the implementation of two specific clauses in the bill for a three-month consultation period. Since then, the bill has been met with a number of objections. We are in conversation with Nichelle Baptiste who is the head of the department at Southdown College in Centurion as we give a teachers approach to how schools can implement the Bella Bill.

Three months ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (Bela Bill) into law but announced he would be suspending the implementation of two specific clauses in the bill for a three-month consultation period. Since then, the bill has been met with a number of objections. We are in conversation with Nichelle Baptiste who is the head of the department at Southdown College in Centurion as we give a teachers approach to how schools can implement the Bella Bill.

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Bella Bill - how can schools get it right?

We speak to Dr. Sysman Motloung, a South African politics and international relations expert, about the evolving power dynamics between the EFF and the MK party. With EFF members defecting, Motloung analyzes what drives these shifts and the EFF's strategic alliance with MK. While the "progressive caucus" within Parliament may seem promising, Motloung warns of its potential collapse into farce or tragedy, noting its troubling embrace of paramilitarism, nativism, and violent rhetoric that echoes dangerous historical ideologies.

We speak to Dr. Sysman Motloung, a South African politics and international relations expert, about the evolving power dynamics between the EFF and the MK party. With EFF members defecting, Motloung analyzes what drives these shifts and the EFF's strategic alliance with MK. While the "progressive caucus" within Parliament may seem promising, Motloung warns of its potential collapse into farce or tragedy, noting its troubling embrace of paramilitarism, nativism, and violent rhetoric that echoes dangerous historical ideologies.

EFF and the MK party

Societal norms are fast changing and cohabiting is no longer regarded as taboo. For many years, couples have lived together without entering a legally recognised marriage. But what does this mean for estate planning? We are in conversation with Attorney & Managing Director at Mnyengeza Attorneys Inc, Yolanda Mnyengeza as we unpack calls for the new marriage bill to recognize ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships. 

Societal norms are fast changing and cohabiting is no longer regarded as taboo. For many years, couples have lived together without entering a legally recognised marriage. But what does this mean for estate planning? We are in conversation with Attorney &amp; Managing Director at Mnyengeza Attorneys Inc, Yolanda Mnyengeza as we unpack calls for the new marriage bill to recognize ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships.

Marriage Bill to recognize ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships

Elijah Matlombe, aka Elijah The Prophet, is a 22-year-old musician from Johannesburg, now living in Observatory with his parents. A graduate of the Academy of Sound Engineering, he recently earned a six-month mentorship contract with Universal Music Publishing, thanks to his exceptional musical talent and work ethic.

Elijah Matlombe, aka Elijah The Prophet, is a 22-year-old musician from Johannesburg, now living in Observatory with his parents. A graduate of the Academy of Sound Engineering, he recently earned a six-month mentorship contract with Universal Music Publishing, thanks to his exceptional musical talent and work ethic.

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