FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
Bill to strengthen systems of learning
T
he Basic Educa-
than one language of
intends to amend the
dency Mondli Gun-
tion Laws Amend-
instruction.
South African Schools
gubele said the pro-
Act, 1996 (Act 84 of
posed amendments
ment Bill proposes
Recently, Cabinet ap-
significant changes in
proved the submission
1996), and the Employ-
seek to strengthen the
public schools, including
of the Basic Education
ment of Educators Act,
systems of learning in
making Grade R manda-
Laws Amendment Bill
1998 (Act 76 of 1998).
education as envisaged
tory and adopting more
to Parliament. The Bill
30
Minister in The Presi-
in the Constitution.
Public Sector Manager • December 2021 / January 2022
