The Basic Education Laws Amendment bill has officially become law in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Bill on September 13, 2024. The bill aims to update and amend existing laws governing basic education, primarily the South African Schools Act of 1996 and the Employment of Educators Act of 1998. It also seeks to introduce various changes to improve and regulate the country's education system. Lerato Mbele was joined by Prof Mary Meltcalfe, former member of the Gauteng Executive Council for Education, James Ndlebe, chief director for planning & monitoring at the Department of Basic Education, Dr. Mugwena Maluleke, secretary general of SADTU, Matakanye Matakanya, secretary general of NASGB and Hendrick Makaneta, education expert from the Foundation of education & social justice. 

 

The Basic Education Laws Amendment bill has officially become law in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Bill on September 13, 2024. The bill aims to update and amend existing laws governing basic education, primarily the South African Schools Act of 1996 and the Employment of Educators Act of 1998. It also seeks to introduce various changes to improve and regulate the country's education system. Lerato Mbele was joined by Prof Mary Meltcalfe, former member of the Gauteng Executive Council for Education, James Ndlebe, chief director for planning &amp; monitoring at the Department of Basic Education, Dr. Mugwena Maluleke, secretary general of SADTU, Matakanye Matakanya, secretary general of NASGB and Hendrick Makaneta, education expert from the Foundation of education &amp; social justice.&nbsp;
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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.