The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has now said as South Africans approach the festive season, which for many is a time to unwind and celebrate, it is also a period that brings undue financial stress and family issues to the surface, leading to an increase in anxiety, depression, loneliness, and domestic violence fuelled by alcohol. 

On 23 December 2024, the Information Regulator (Regulator) issued an Infringement Notice to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in which it ordered the DBE to pay an administrative fine of R5 million following its failure to comply with the Enforcement Notice issued by the Regulator on 18 November 2024. 

The Bela Act is not a silver bullet for solving South Africa’s education challenges. However, what it will potentially achieve is addressing the sad legacy of apartheid where language was weaponised and used as a tool to separate people, writes Professor Thabo Ditsele