Sep 18

SA’s National Association of School Governing Bodies supports the BELA Bill

South Africa’s National Association of School Governing Bodies says it supports the Basic Education Laws Amendment. Parliament’s portfolio committee on Basic Education has approved a draft report on the bill. The BELA Bill is aimed at addressing some of the challenges in basic education, such as reducing drop-out rates, strengthening governance, preventing misuse of school funds, and promoting teaching and learning. Speaking to eNCA, the association’s general secretary, Matakanye Matakanya, says the bill will improve the education system: