The South African government has set the stage for an essential dialogue regarding the future of basic education in the country by officially gazetting the first two sets of regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act BELA Act 2024.
Helmed by Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube , this initiative invites citizens to share their perspectives until 5 September 2025. This initiative is a significant opportunity for public engagement, enabling stakeholders to influence the direction of educational policies.
Published in Government Gazette Nos 53119 and 53120 on 6 August 2025, the regulations focus on minimum uniform norms and standards for the capacity of ordinary public schools.