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On Tuesday, thousands of protesters gathered at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to protest the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Bill into law in September, while also recommending that two crucial sections of the Bill be reviewed. Now, two months into the three-month consultation period around sections of the BELA Act, opinions continue to be divided as the future of basic education seemingly hangs in the balance. As time runs out for concerned parties to find a middle ground, will Ramaphosa sign the remaining controversial sections into law?
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Why are you obsessed with wokeness??😂
What's the point if you're not supposed to express yourself with the freedom of speech we have. How do you get discourse this way. Cart blanch shouldn't be this woke
24,879 schools in SA, (30,586 in 2010) and the government targets 2,484 mostly Afrikaans schools diverting from the fact that they have already failed the other 90% of the education system . So instead of fixing the problem they might as well destroy it all.
The tragedy isn’t just the dwindling schools, but the failure to confront the root cause. Targeting a few to mask broader neglect is no solution-it's surrender. True progress comes when every child, in every school, is afforded the chance to thrive, not just survive.
Take a drive past any Afrikaans medium school and you'll see that they always have the best maintained buildings and excellent sports infrastructure. This is not an accident - it's a part of the Afrikaner culture that makes them put an immense amount of time and effort into ensuring that their kids always come first. The English medium school up the road is inevitably falling apart with weeds growing out of the gutters. Maybe this is something the rest of us SA'ns can learn from the Afrikaners? Stop hoping that this useless government will do its job for once - its never going to happen! - you need to get off your @ss and do it yourself....
Sounds like something someone who wants to keep their special privileges would say. Excluding kids on the basis of language is worse than any argument anyone can make.
not just that. There are many laws that hurt children in school, but now they say its about the children in school. what about the 30% pass mark. or stopping the training of teacher, limiting the funding.
So many laws openly hurt the children but now they want us to believe its about them.
The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
We are such a diverse country we should have schools for all languages, build more schools ffs
Exactly! I don’t know why government is trying to go to fewer languages. Let’s build quality high schools where amazulu can learn ngesiZulu, and where bapedi can learn ka Sepedi. Wouldn’t that be better for everyone?
Amen
Nah, you're creating segregation still by doing that.
A learning institution should be diverse and accommodate all languages/races.
Some of us grew up learning all different languages in township schools.
So why must one specific race be allowed to separate from the rest ?
You guys are supporting the spread of Orania poison and promoting one race to hoard resources.
While your sentiment is noble, building schools for every language without addressing systemic issues like funding and resource distribution risks spreading our education system too thin. Instead, we must prioritize inclusive, equitable solutions that preserve diversity while ensuring quality education for all.
who will pay for it?
They will go and build private Afrikaans schools and you are going to run after them.
Oh you also destroy those schools that they will leave as always
LET'S BUILD OUR OWN FOR ONCE AND NOT CHASE AFTER THEM
@@ndumndum1000 amen!
Exactly 💯
Even Julius Malema , plus other Politicians who want to demean Afrikaaners ..send their children to those Private white schools 😅
The government is blame-shifting, trying to redirect the focus away from their failure to build more schools. There should be many more top schools in every language. And a lot of focus of the opposition groups are on language. The BELA will take away more power and choice from ALL parents regarding more than just the language preferences. That should be a more unifying point. I agree with you sir: maybe more communities should make their own plans and find their own solutions, cause government isn't doing it
Nou praat jy!
I did not hear any valid argument why clause 4 and 5 will improve education in this country. The Afriakans only schools are less then 5% in this country.
12:15 Afrikaners never say "you can't come to our schools." They teach in Afrikaans. So you either get with it or go to a school of YOUR CHOICE where you can have it in another language because post-apartheid that is your freedom to do!!!
exactly , why are we making much ado about nothing?
Thanks to the President for making sure the bill is signed into law and now it will be implemented
Afrikaans /boers language is a foreign language in Africa
Why don't you back to Holland they speak that thing there...and leav Africa for Africans......yu can still go home .
@@PumlaNzima Wrong! The Cape Malay slaves brought the initial roots of early Afrikaans to the Cape. The Koran was written in early Afrikaans long before the Bible. Get educated.
This will simply push privatization for those who can afford it. Like with all basic services in South Africa, the further you can get from government the better. Want power, get solar. Want clean water, either filter or buy bottles. Want waste removal, get contractors. Want a safe community, hire private security. And soon, if you want your child to be schooled in their home language of Afrikaans, gotta pay up for a school blessed with the privileged acceptance of government. All of this doesn't build or fund one new school in the rural areas where the departments has failed most.
The middle class doing all this nonsense instead of just holding the Gov accountable
Thats why Orania is working so well, they do it themselves.
You have just summarised the problem with the government, Lusifi included. Don't bother cleaning the house. Just buy a new one or move to the clean on that the owners have been working hard to keep clean. The police are the problem? get Amapanyaza, hospitals are struggling to provide quality healthcare? Anything that requires effort to fix they would try and buy something new or outsource or worse. They are just too incompetent and lazy to solve the problem
Normally white ppl leave areas where we come in what's the problem now?
@@ruaanmeintjies4479 then why don’t you move there?
I don't think anyone wants the state to be part of anything, because of their track record, isn't this bill just the same as the NHI. They don't build enough schools and hospitals, and the easy way out is the private sector, because it's already run efficiently.... Again, politicians should be using state services (medical, schooling, transport etc) then they might think twice about actually putting in an effort to make it work
Facts!
@@feliciaswart1218 100%
This is not just about language - The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
Key Provisions of the BELA Bill:
Compulsory Grade R: This amendment mandates Grade R attendance, aiming for an early start to formal education, but it's set against a backdrop of inadequate educational infrastructure.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Parents could face imprisonment if they fail to ensure school attendance, raising concerns about enforcement without corresponding support.
Centralization of School Policies: The requirement for schools to have their language and admissions policies approved by provincial authorities might undermine local autonomy.
The ANC's Failures in Educational Accessibility:
Asbestos Schools: Despite known health risks, asbestos remains in many school buildings, notably in Gauteng, where one in eight schools are affected according to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH).
Dangerous Sanitation: The ongoing presence of pit latrines in schools signals a significant lapse in ensuring safe learning environments, with more than 3,900 such facilities still in use.
Rural Education Neglect: The education system fails rural students with inadequate facilities, perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Budget Misallocation and Corruption: Educational funds are often misallocated or lost to corruption, depriving schools of needed resources.
Teacher Shortages and Quality: The scarcity of qualified teachers in underprivileged areas leads to poor educational outcomes.
Also with the Bela Bill implementation, who will they arrest in child headed households? This bill is a joke and fixes nothing in the South African education system. - In South Africa, an estimated 925,000 children were out of school in 2020. It's a critical issue affecting the nation's future. In South Africa, around 90,000 children were in 50,000 child-headed households back in 2015. Orphaned Children: In 2023, about 12.3% of children were orphaned, losing one or both parents, highlighting the persistent impact of health crises and social challenges. - Prevalence: The number of child-headed households in South Africa was last estimated at around 55,000 in 2018. These numbers may have shifted due to socio-economic factors, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing public health challenges
Talk for your self not us.
The government wants to make Grade R compulsary, which means more schools and more teachers are needed, BUT why are so many teachers losing their jobs at the moment?
Guys that's my school, l was there in the video, l'm in the choir 🤭🤭
Nice singing.
@Momo_licous I don’t think anybody gaf
Government needs to stop wasting money on private expenses and start building schools. Afrikaans must remain. Afrikaans is a South African language
Who said Afrikaans will not remain? You are misinformed.
@@bongimtshali7719 It will not be fluent and high quality Afrikaans.
@@bongimtshali7719 Well yiu glorious movement of the past 30 years made it abunantly clear that us and our language are not wanted. The 120 plus, new style apartheid race laws leqrly illustrates this fact
The BELA Bill reflects a troubling centralization of power, undermining parental and community agency in education. By dictating language and enrollment policies, it risks eroding cultural autonomy under the guise of equity. Such measures often mask deeper systemic failures-like inadequate school infrastructure-and redirect public frustration into divisive debates. True progress demands empowering communities, preserving linguistic diversity, and addressing foundational inequalities, not imposing top-down solutions that exacerbate tensions and alienate key stakeholders.
Well said sir!
Totally agree. Do not focus on the language but rather the fact that parents will have no say in what goes on at school.
Its racial policy
we need more of whatever education you received sir
@@alien_pilot In order to spare you unnecessary details, I shall simply state that I was educated through homeschooling.
You had this country for 30 years!!! Why do you plan on taking over Afrikaans schools? What did you do for 30 years????? Where are the schools you build????
Facts! Here's a more pertinent question before we even touch schools; Where is Johannesburg CBD?
Equality seems like oppression for you ne?
This Bill has went through public participation like any other Bill and the majority of the people didn’t reject it, they actually supported it. So this is not merely about what the ANC government wants but also what the people themselves want to see happening. This is a democratic country and what the majority demands is what the majority should get. Minorities can’t dictate terms for the majority
@tompanewalter the. The majority must keep the government accountable for not building any schools in 30+ years! Some schools are still using pit toilets, operate without electricity and clean water, no transport for the kids... Must be because of the minority neh? People must wake up and ask WHERE DID THE MONEY GO? People are lining their pockets while our kids suffer! I also want the best for all our kids, but most of all I want mine to be educated in her home language, AFRIKAANS!
ANC must build more schools, leave the Afrikaance schools for the afrikaance..
Classrooms are full to capacity as it is.. plus all the budget cuts..
The Constitution guarantees equal access to quality education for all, not just some. Suggesting segregation over solutions avoids the issue. Full classrooms and budget cuts demand accountability, not exclusion. We must build, yes, but for unity, not division. Justice demands better.
I agree ...but equip schools, Healthcare and businesses with the right incenctives, passionate and skillful individuals who are competent in actually building n leaving a well able legacy for tomorrow's future.
@@OratiloeKhumalo-Ph.D I dont understand why after 30 years of democracy, this is an issue when children are drowning in pit toilets STILL????
"We're taking no power away from the SGB. It's just that the department will have the final say"
Glad I was not born yesterday.
😅😂I picked the same thing. ❤
30 years after the new south africa and we are still fighting about small things.yet we still have pit toilets in schools.if it takes this long to address school administration,how long will it take to sort out pit toilets?
Well said!!!
Not really. We are not fighting. We should fight, for our rights, and hard!!
As an Afrikaner. I want to say thank you to everyone that supports my language. I love South Africa ❤
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Afrikaans is a language just like other languages.you won't find it anywhere in the world but in our beautiful country South Africa 🇿🇦I'm a proud South African
🧢, Namibia 🇳🇦 has Afrikaans
😂Namibia also has afrikaan
Domkop wena. Afrikaans is a man made language,yet has more privilege than indigenous languages. You can find Afrikaans schools,but won't find a Zulu school or Tswana school. The fact that they called it Afrkaans, when there's nothing Afrikan about it is a problem, and disrespect to all Afrikaans, because that's Dutch, should be called Boer which I believe it's what they are.
You can communicate with Dutch people
Botswana has Afrikaans speaking people. There are Afrikaans speaking in people the Ghanzi district
Built more schools and leave the private schools alone, the government wants to mess them up like they did with their own schools
the measure of a government isn't in breaking what works but in fixing what doesn’t. If public schools are failing, the solution isn’t meddling elsewhere-it’s rolling up sleeves and building a system that uplifts every child, not just those in the shadows of privilege.
It's not about private schools, but government schools with capacity but refuse to admit learners. Why build more schools, when we already have schools. Like in the case of Ermelo High School 2006. A school with a capacity of 1200 learners only had 580 learners and refused to add English medium to accommodate the kids
If a person can afford the school,then there shouldn't be anymore barriers.
@@nomxhosapekani7966 Pure racism is what I see here in this video
@@patriciapecci8241problem is this issue is mainly focused on public school ,coz those schools belong to the public not afrikaners
I'm neutral on this. Just remember, when Simon Van Der Stell gave land to the French Huguenots in Franschoek, after a while, he banned the French language, and it slowly died out.
Family planning and less government grants will solve this problem !!
Afrikaans is here to stay
Hahahahahahahahahahaha so is the BELA bill
BELA Bill: The deabte | M-Net | Carte Blanche | M-Net >>> The spelling of debate might be wrong in title
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The editor was clearly educated in SA post 1994...
@@ca9968pre 1994, the editor is probably bantu educated
I thought it was a play on words😂😂😂
LoLoLoLoLoL
This whole thing could just be a big distraction from What's really going on. People should always demand better from the government and not allow the politicians to create distractions.
Well, the ANC are Marxists, what so Bigoted corrupt marxist like most of all? Their political authority, over people.
It's unfortunate that Mandela and co didn't resolve this matter back when the ANC took power. Now we have to fight the racism on our own 30 years after democracy
Racism instilled and kept alive by those who play on peoples emotions to gain political power. Remember, to the likes of the ANC, EFF or MK, minorities are a scapegoat, a means to gain said political power.
This is simply an attempt to dilute the Afrikaans language and community in SA.
Back to Deutschland...
@@tumisangmafa2827 Madafaka we going nowhere, enjoy the chest pains while you look at our success
The government should build the schools that they promised. There are not enough schools. The few schools can not absorb the number of pupils who need schools. The schools promised and budgeted for in previous years were not built as promised.
Why build more schools, when we already have schools. Like in the case of Ermelo High School 3006. A school with a capacity of 1200 learners only had 580 learners and refused to add English medium to accommodate the kids.
@@nomxhosapekani7966 oh get over it! Stop repeating the same thing that happened 18 years ago, it's sad!
@@nomxhosapekani7966 and it was 2006, not 3006
@nomxhosapekani7966 you keep harping on one school from 2006. Most well run schools are full.
@@PennyPienaar I not harping, I'm just saying let's avoid the same scenarios to repeat themselves, the one I mentioned made it to court, but many didn't.
I Homeschool, no one is responsible for my child except me.
How can one remove Afrikaans from the school or educational system but having forcing mandarin which isn't a founding language of the country nowhere else in the world is Afrikaans spoken except for in South Africa it's not just the Afrikaner that will suffer from this but what about the coloured community
Another failure on the horizon, driven by hatred and jealousy.
This problem can be solved. Its easy. Put a clause in the Act that says if a school is privately funded and build as a business then government cannot dictate SOME rules and regulations of that school. Government must only be there to give the curriculum. If government wants to provide for every community then build a government funded school in every community and that is that!!
They are communist...klaar gepraat
The Bantu Education Act gave children the right to be educated in their mother tongue. We are going backwards...
I fully agree, mother tonque education is very important. The givernment have built no schools and that is exactly what was done eveybody rushed the English schools. In this country there should schools built to cover that and English should be a second language. Therd has to be englush schools only as well.
The way I see it: in the last 30 years the Afrikaans speaking communities (brown and white) have been ostracised by the ANC government. As a result, they started to look out for their own interest. Because schooling their young has always been considered an important aspect of parenting well, Afrikaans parents (typical white families) became more and more involved in both primary and secondary schools. They are actively involved in their children's schools, and qualified individuals will take part in the SGB's. This has led to better run schools and better performing children, which again attracts the best teachers. This is what is necessary to build a great nation. This should be the desire of every parent. Maybe the problem is not with the government but with inactive parents that either leave the responsibility to schools for raising (not educating) their children or being so critical of teachers that the kids are impossible to teach and the entire system of education fails due to a lack of discipline (both adults and kids).
Honestly why is this a topic? As a non Afrikaans speaker I don’t see how having it as it was should be a big deal. Yes there are shady things that occur in the universities, where Afrikaans sides in papers
previously had answers besides this which I’m sure now doesn’t occur as often I don’t see what we don’t focus on bigger issues. Why don’t we talk about allocating more money on rural schools.
90% of learners at Glenview Primary School are Africans but they don't even offer any African languages...why should Afrikaans be enforced on learners without offering alternative African languages to African learners?
I love how we are of the thought that Afrikaans is the white man's language. Go do your research and you'll find that it was developed by Khoisan, African, Indian and Dutch slaves as a way to combat the then Dutch colonisers(van Riebeeck) so that the Dutch could not understand them. Afrikaans to me shows unity between our races and should actually be embraced more because of this fact rather than less.
@@devanne3 Afrikaans didn't contribute to Afrikaans stop trying to make it seem like it's not 95 % Dutch with majority of the non Dutch influence being heavily Malaysian. Cape Malaysians were the first to write the language in Arabic script
Afrikaans is my taal. Ek sal nie my taal opgee nie
This was a well produced episode, no biases, just fair journalism.
Build more schools.
Passing of this legislation doesn't surprise me, our government officials are incompetent to the core, they've been passing outrageous legislation after outrageous legislation, but they never ever want to take it upon themselves to fix a particular issue, I heard a lady speaking about how African child have to cross a river to get to school, if our government is competent the solution is quite simple, build a bridge for the kids to cross over to get to school, improve infrastructure in government schools and quality of education, this piece of legislation will not fix the problem unfortunately, it's a last resort sham to cover up their incompetence
Did the CB team not prepare for this or are they choosing sides with the people who support Bela? The true issue here is the fact that for 30 years the ANC has been paying people, to ensure votes, with grant money to grow a population from 20 mil to 70 mil today. This means they don't have the money for building schools and paying teachers. Now they want an Afrikaans school to take in people who want to be educated in English and who in most of the cases don't pay any school fees. The school must now take money from Afrikaans paying parents to appoint English teachers. This means that less money is available to be spend on the requirements of the Afrikaans children lowering their standard of schooling. NOW we are calling the Afrikaans parents who have planned for their children's futures racists because they do not want to pay for the schooling of the children of those who have done zero planning for their children. This is the true fact which CB has chosen to ignore.
Now I understand why the Bela bill is necessary. Coz most of you in the comments are misinformed. All languages will be adequately catered for just like Afrikaans has been for years.
Democracy is a taugh pill to swallow because it promotes the words inclusivity and equal🎉
democracy isn’t just a tough pill-it’s the whole prescription. Inclusivity and equality might be hard to swallow for some, but they’re the secret sauce that keeps the whole system running. Without them, it’s not democracy; it’s just a bad knockoff.
Do townships promote single languages? Townships are forced to include all children from different tribes. If we based schools on languages, how possible would that be
This is not just about language - The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
Key Provisions of the BELA Bill:
Compulsory Grade R: This amendment mandates Grade R attendance, aiming for an early start to formal education, but it's set against a backdrop of inadequate educational infrastructure.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Parents could face imprisonment if they fail to ensure school attendance, raising concerns about enforcement without corresponding support.
Centralization of School Policies: The requirement for schools to have their language and admissions policies approved by provincial authorities might undermine local autonomy.
The ANC's Failures in Educational Accessibility:
Asbestos Schools: Despite known health risks, asbestos remains in many school buildings, notably in Gauteng, where one in eight schools are affected according to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH).
Dangerous Sanitation: The ongoing presence of pit latrines in schools signals a significant lapse in ensuring safe learning environments, with more than 3,900 such facilities still in use.
Rural Education Neglect: The education system fails rural students with inadequate facilities, perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Budget Misallocation and Corruption: Educational funds are often misallocated or lost to corruption, depriving schools of needed resources.
Teacher Shortages and Quality: The scarcity of qualified teachers in underprivileged areas leads to poor educational outcomes.
Also with the Bela Bill implementation, who will they arrest in child headed households? This bill is a joke and fixes nothing in the South African education system. - In South Africa, an estimated 925,000 children were out of school in 2020. It's a critical issue affecting the nation's future. In South Africa, around 90,000 children were in 50,000 child-headed households back in 2015. Orphaned Children: In 2023, about 12.3% of children were orphaned, losing one or both parents, highlighting the persistent impact of health crises and social challenges. - Prevalence: The number of child-headed households in South Africa was last estimated at around 55,000 in 2018. These numbers may have shifted due to socio-economic factors, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing public health challenges
This is just another bureaucratic mechanism to potentially enable corrupt access to school funds. It is also a significant threat to Afrikaans schools being forced to teach in other languages. These are not solutions to our education problem. Universal access means all learners have access to schools of the same quality and in their own languages.
Your argument overlooks a key point: universal access isn’t about diluting quality or culture-it’s about equity. If we cling to division, we risk perpetuating inequality. The real case to argue is for investment in education, ensuring every learner’s right to quality schooling, regardless of language or location.
I see the BELA act dividing the country. What is wrong with doing Afrikaans as a home language like we do with other South African languages? In Matric they ask if you want to write your final exam in English or Afrikaans but not other languages, meaning I can't send my child to Afrikaans school because she's Tsonga. I'm still trying to understand what is wrong with BELA act
@@thomasndlovu5335 Please read what Oratiloe wrote.
@@thomasndlovu5335 Why not create a high quality Tsonga schools? Your answer is to just destroy Afrikaans schools and change them. The cowardly will always try to destroy over creating because it is easier. The truth is you are jealous of Afrikaans schools because they are high quality but never stop to think that they are high quality because they teach Afrikaner high work ethic and principles. Why do you not create high quality Tsonga schools? There is nothing stopping you so why do you want to rob other cultures of it because they are successful ? Jealousy is a nasty thing my friend.
So nice to see a young school principal
There will be no winners, both sides are valid so I’ll stay away from choosing sides
just think it should be revised and the government should build more schools
Same
@@thetragedyofdarthplagueist6860the schools are there they just make most subjects at schools with African languages too n stop embarrassing us black
"DA has threatened to withdraw"
LOL , you think ANC will lose sleep over that ? They will throw a party if that happens!
Every patriotic South African should speak atleast 3 languages out of the 11 official languages in 🇿🇦
@@MichaelVumile-jb3lb That sounds sick. If ai don't like Afrikaans, hey just implement fascism why don't we
Even though I'm not Afrikaans, Even though I emigrated 5 years ago, I support the fight for Afrikaans to stay in the school system. Sterkte, manne!
Greg, supporting Afrikaans is fine, but let’s be real: clinging to exclusivity in schools won’t fix the system. Equity means giving everyone a shot, not just protecting traditions. It’s about progress, not nostalgia-so how about backing solutions that actually work for all kids?
The Act is not removing Afrikaans, it simply means we need to review it being a medium language of education based on the geographics and the most spoken language in the community klaar... Caoe Town have more people not Afrikaans by birth than Afrikaners, what is wrong with changing the teaching language to English to include the rest of the community?
@@OratiloeKhumalo-Ph.D why is the supression of the education in a recognised language with a) more non-white speakers than white speakers and b) more speakers in total than English considered "progress". Why are homeschooling programmes being targeted? Progress would be building more schools for communities where access to first-language education is lacking, not disrupting successful schools? Progress would be taking schools with high dropout or matric failure rates and showing improvement. It would be investing into higher teacher salaries so we can increase competency. You use nice-sounding words but no one is fooled by them anymore, we don't trust government with this, why would we? At least the Gauteng Premiere is upfront about the goal of eradicating Afrikaans schools.
@@pieterrossouw8596 Progress is not found in erasure but in inclusion. If a language unites communities and fosters success, why dismantle it? True reform uplifts the struggling while preserving the thriving. Real justice in education builds bridges, not barriers.
@OratiloeKhumalo No, equity is about trying to guarantee outcome, not opportunity. Guaranteeing outcome is exactly why we have the least qualified people in positions of power and influence in this failing country
I still don't get it. What is the government trying to correct here?
Also with the Bela Bill implementation, who will they arrest in child headed households? This bill is a joke and fixes nothing in the South African education system. In South Africa, around 90,000 children were in 50,000 child-headed households back in 2015. A stark reminder of the challenges many face.
And where will the government get all the extra teachers?
SADTU needs to go back to school.
Oh now I get it! Yes the bill is mandatory in this country!
Coloured schools already have more than one language, I don't see them complaining about the death of their mother tongue. In fact some coloured children speak more than two languages now, especially in Gauteng.
Chill ....Dutch is still spoken in Dutch land. However, South African languages must be learned by all who live in South Africa no need to stress 😊
I am not against anyone.
If you can afford to have your own Afrikaans school. You should be able to run it and have kids.
Look at governments track record. The biggest mouth Lesufi can't even run his own household.
There is clarity in the Constitution on cuktural rights. Taking away parents rights is nòt conducive to our childrens education. Bela is not the answer. This is not just only about mothertonque education.
I'm only here because I saw a sign held up in Sesotho, what did my miss? Give me the short quick version
Watching this and reading the comments tell me that most people didn't even read the bill
Exactly especially black people thinks this bill is only protecting languages but ther is more to this...
@AmoMoëti What more is there?
@@kevon_shabangu taking SGB power away
@@kevon_shabangu it gives the government more power over your children.
There must be no white spaces in Africa
It's a huge disadvantage for a child not to be multi lingual in this day and age
Just private security expenses for politicians.. just that money alone can build many schools each year...
Why does a political party have a milletry wing in a democracy country??????😢😢😢
I would also like to know.
Whatever lesufi has touched since he entered government has turned against him 😂
Can we just talk about the real issue of this bill. We are circle around it. It is just about the race issue finish. My kids goes to a mix school and parents choose which classbto enrol them. English or Afrikaans. Why cant all schools be like that?
This is about control and assets,,,lesufi has a issue with white people ,,,those Afrikaans schools will close or be deserted like jhb in 1992,,,,home schooling will flourish ,,,,
@@siphokazikazie because Afrikaner schools want to defend white supremacy darling
This is not just about language - The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
Key Provisions of the BELA Bill:
Compulsory Grade R: This amendment mandates Grade R attendance, aiming for an early start to formal education, but it's set against a backdrop of inadequate educational infrastructure.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Parents could face imprisonment if they fail to ensure school attendance, raising concerns about enforcement without corresponding support.
Centralization of School Policies: The requirement for schools to have their language and admissions policies approved by provincial authorities might undermine local autonomy.
The ANC's Failures in Educational Accessibility:
Asbestos Schools: Despite known health risks, asbestos remains in many school buildings, notably in Gauteng, where one in eight schools are affected according to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH).
Dangerous Sanitation: The ongoing presence of pit latrines in schools signals a significant lapse in ensuring safe learning environments, with more than 3,900 such facilities still in use.
Rural Education Neglect: The education system fails rural students with inadequate facilities, perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Budget Misallocation and Corruption: Educational funds are often misallocated or lost to corruption, depriving schools of needed resources.
Teacher Shortages and Quality: The scarcity of qualified teachers in underprivileged areas leads to poor educational outcomes.
Also with the Bela Bill implementation, who will they arrest in child headed households? This bill is a joke and fixes nothing in the South African education system. - In South Africa, an estimated 925,000 children were out of school in 2020. It's a critical issue affecting the nation's future. In South Africa, around 90,000 children were in 50,000 child-headed households back in 2015. Orphaned Children: In 2023, about 12.3% of children were orphaned, losing one or both parents, highlighting the persistent impact of health crises and social challenges. - Prevalence: The number of child-headed households in South Africa was last estimated at around 55,000 in 2018. These numbers may have shifted due to socio-economic factors, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing public health challenges
If you want your children to be taught& get examination papers in Afrikaans which is the mother tongue spoken by the minority. How about that each child be taught in their own language? Afrikaans is not international, it’s only spoken in South Africa as other vernacular languages in South Africa. Therefore it goes with out saying that even other learners could all be taught & get exam papers in their own language. Would that be possible. This not Holland, it’s Mzantsi Africa.
When the whole history of south africa is not taught in school, history is doomed to repeat itself when it is forgotten.
I think there is a lot of misinformation and ignorance going around… take time to read and understand the bill yourself, don’t go on what you’ve ‘heard’
Exactly...
The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
Don't be bias in your reporting in your reporting on the BELA bill. The Bill is unconstitutional taking the power out of the community and giving the government full authority
True and I have a problem with that because everything our government touches, it destroys if there's a shortage of school, then the government must build more school, this has nothing to do about race but more the realization that ANC failed. Now, it wants to hijack private school.
If Afrikaans is removed from the curriculum what about those who’s family is Afrikaans and your home language is English just like me, my mom , grandparents are Afrikaans and I want Afrikaans as a first additional language.
The other people who use Afrikaans as a home language are coloureds and what about them ?
@ what everyone! You are right! Having this language could be great for us all
no one is talking about removing Afrikaans!
Politicians and private interest groups yet again playing on our emotions and feelings, to stir reactions.As with all bills and implementations, we should ask the most obvious and important question... Which politician will profit the most.
Couldn't put it better than this👏🙏 get this man in the government.
If they want to ban Afrikaans from public schools, then do it. We’ll build bigger and better private schools, like we always do.
But that’s not the way to foster inclusivity like they allegedly want to. It will create more social inequality, not less
👍 💯
No, the bill is not meant to ban Afrikaans. It enforces diversity instead of isolating ethnicities.
Ah, Jan, the classic 'we’ll go it alone' defense. Admirable, but deeply flawed. Retreating to private schools entrenches division. Inclusivity isn’t a spectator sport-it’s hard, messy work. Let’s fight for a system that unites, not one that fortifies inequality behind polished gates.
@@Dude-1689 Exactly, people do not want to read. They use their emotions instead!
@@Dude-1689 forcing everyone to speak English isn’t enforcing diversity, it’s erasing cultural identity and decreases diversity. Let’s build proper schools where the other 9 languages can also be used for mother tongue education
Parents and community most important. Bella gone. Send to Parlement and panelbeat it as said by Ministeress of Education....She said it....so why not?
This discussion is wrong.
These two clauses are only about centralizing control and pretending it is about language.
Is there a shortage of schools: Yes.
Will these two clauses fix the problem: no.
Will it give more power to the people who created the problem: yes.
Do we not need more clauses giving communities more power to hold politicians accountable for the shortage of schools built whilst that same government is donating money to foreign countries? Should we not rather be discussing solving the shortage of schools problem at the place it started? Giving politicians less power and more accountability?
Should we not zoom in and demand politicians with power like this should be directly elected and at least have grade 12 without a criminal history? Are we asking the right questions? Or do we like squabbling over the scraps politicians throws at us?
Do we like one size fits all laws from a central government or laws that are capable of accomodating various different points of views from the bottom up...like in a democracy...
Dear Rich Black protesting along Afrikaners.
Start doing for your own in the location uplift our school pour those Tendelas(Randala/rand) into our own school as the others put their Landalas into making sure that their children know how to farm etc.
Whereas we well.. you know how we must drink for our ancestors who seemingly did not care for such neh? So sad
This is not just about language - The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
Key Provisions of the BELA Bill:
Compulsory Grade R: This amendment mandates Grade R attendance, aiming for an early start to formal education, but it's set against a backdrop of inadequate educational infrastructure.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Parents could face imprisonment if they fail to ensure school attendance, raising concerns about enforcement without corresponding support.
Centralization of School Policies: The requirement for schools to have their language and admissions policies approved by provincial authorities might undermine local autonomy.
The ANC's Failures in Educational Accessibility:
Asbestos Schools: Despite known health risks, asbestos remains in many school buildings, notably in Gauteng, where one in eight schools are affected according to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH).
Dangerous Sanitation: The ongoing presence of pit latrines in schools signals a significant lapse in ensuring safe learning environments, with more than 3,900 such facilities still in use.
Rural Education Neglect: The education system fails rural students with inadequate facilities, perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Budget Misallocation and Corruption: Educational funds are often misallocated or lost to corruption, depriving schools of needed resources.
Teacher Shortages and Quality: The scarcity of qualified teachers in underprivileged areas leads to poor educational outcomes.
Also with the Bela Bill implementation, who will they arrest in child headed households? This bill is a joke and fixes nothing in the South African education system. - In South Africa, an estimated 925,000 children were out of school in 2020. It's a critical issue affecting the nation's future. In South Africa, around 90,000 children were in 50,000 child-headed households back in 2015. Orphaned Children: In 2023, about 12.3% of children were orphaned, losing one or both parents, highlighting the persistent impact of health crises and social challenges. - Prevalence: The number of child-headed households in South Africa was last estimated at around 55,000 in 2018. These numbers may have shifted due to socio-economic factors, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing public health challenges
So true. Our people are lost. Priorities in the wrong places.
"Democracy worked, and gave us the BELA Bill, what more can you ask for?" - How well has the ANC's "Democracy" worked out for the majority of people in this country over the last 30 years? Where are more Schools and housing for the under privileged/previously disadvantaged?
9:41 Panyaza is also telling the truth. White(Boreas) people must learn in English and they must do AFRIKAANS AS HL just like black children chooes IsiZulu as Home language. S6 everyone is equal right😊
The ANC's Failures in Educational Accessibility:
Asbestos Schools: Despite known health risks, asbestos remains in many school buildings, notably in Gauteng, where one in eight schools are affected according to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH).
Dangerous Sanitation: The ongoing presence of pit latrines in schools signals a significant lapse in ensuring safe learning environments, with more than 3,900 such facilities still in use.
Rural Education Neglect: The education system fails rural students with inadequate facilities, perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Budget Misallocation and Corruption: Educational funds are often misallocated or lost to corruption, depriving schools of needed resources.
Teacher Shortages and Quality: The scarcity of qualified teachers in underprivileged areas leads to poor educational outcomes.
I am a big fan of Carte Blanche, as they allways seem impartial. This piece of journalism, unfortunately, was not neutral and did not give a fair voice to the afrikaans community. Afrikaans schools are incredibly successful because of parent involvement and the pride in their language. This model should be emulated, not criticized. Government-run schools are sadly a testament of how schools should not be run - just look at the results of these two comparison groups.
Spelling - The "deabte" ?? Education & schools ...
BELA is not a threat to Afrikaans as a language. It is in fact helps to solidify the term rainbow nation. The question is why the Afrikaans community feel threatened when they advocated for rainbow nation? We all know that Afrikaners feel threatened because they won’t be in charge to make decisions on their own.
They do not want the govt to choose what language their school should be.
I remember the chaos that happened when the govt decided to drop 38 Nigerian students at our high school in the 2000's. We were a Afrikaans school with no English classrooms.
Our already full classrooms of 40 becane 50 because a classroom had to be given to the Nigerians. Luckily they were committing fraud none of them were teens or had the level of education they claimed ao one day the police took them away.
I think this is the ultimate plan of the language part of the Bela bill. The govt will drop Zulu/ Xhosa speaking kids at schools who do not give that language & they will say deal with it.
Prevalence: The number of child-headed households in South Africa was last estimated at around 55,000 in 2018. These numbers may have shifted due to socio-economic factors, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing public health challenges
Love how you found 2 or so supporters of the act, but cue ominous music when you show 100s of scary afrikaner peacefully protesting for his language and future. No wonder no one watches this show any more.
State controlled or legislated anything is a bad thing!!!!!
Now hold on there, Ken. Blanket statements won’t win the day. State control can ensure fairness where chaos might reign otherwise. The trick isn’t avoiding legislation altogether-it’s making sure it’s smart, just, and serves the people. Balance, my friend, not banishment.
" We don't believe that this will take away the powers of the SGB's, it's just that at the end of the day the department will have the final say" 😂
The recent enactment of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa on September 13, 2024, has sparked debates about the ANC's ability to fulfil its educational promises, especially in light of the new legal obligations on parents.
Key Provisions of the BELA Bill:
Compulsory Grade R: This amendment mandates Grade R attendance, aiming for an early start to formal education, but it's set against a backdrop of inadequate educational infrastructure.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Parents could face imprisonment if they fail to ensure school attendance, raising concerns about enforcement without corresponding support.
Centralization of School Policies: The requirement for schools to have their language and admissions policies approved by provincial authorities might undermine local autonomy.
I would like to know more about the other aspects of the bela bill like religion, identity, taking control away from parents and homeschooling. Thank you
This is not just about language - The BELA Bill, while intended to advance educational outcomes, starkly highlights the ANC's failure to acknowledge the practical realities many South African parents face. The imposition of compulsory Grade R attendance, coupled with the threat of imprisonment for non-compliance, seems an overreach when the government itself has not ensured the necessary conditions for this compliance. Rural, impoverished, or otherwise disadvantaged parents are left in an untenable position, where they might face legal repercussions for circumstances beyond their control, such as lack of access to schools or the means to transport children to them. This Bill, in its current form, does not aid in elevating education standards but instead risks punishing those it should protect, showcasing a profound governmental overreach. The ANC's inability to provide adequate educational infrastructure, alongside this legislative push, underscores a disconnect between policy and practical implementation, ultimately serving neither the educational needs of the children nor the rights of their parents.
Key Provisions of the BELA Bill:
Compulsory Grade R: This amendment mandates Grade R attendance, aiming for an early start to formal education, but it's set against a backdrop of inadequate educational infrastructure.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Parents could face imprisonment if they fail to ensure school attendance, raising concerns about enforcement without corresponding support.
Centralization of School Policies: The requirement for schools to have their language and admissions policies approved by provincial authorities might undermine local autonomy.
The ANC's Failures in Educational Accessibility:
Asbestos Schools: Despite known health risks, asbestos remains in many school buildings, notably in Gauteng, where one in eight schools are affected according to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH).
Dangerous Sanitation: The ongoing presence of pit latrines in schools signals a significant lapse in ensuring safe learning environments, with more than 3,900 such facilities still in use.
Rural Education Neglect: The education system fails rural students with inadequate facilities, perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Budget Misallocation and Corruption: Educational funds are often misallocated or lost to corruption, depriving schools of needed resources.
Teacher Shortages and Quality: The scarcity of qualified teachers in underprivileged areas leads to poor educational outcomes.
Also with the Bela Bill implementation, who will they arrest in child headed households? This bill is a joke and fixes nothing in the South African education system. - In South Africa, an estimated 925,000 children were out of school in 2020. It's a critical issue affecting the nation's future. In South Africa, around 90,000 children were in 50,000 child-headed households back in 2015. Orphaned Children: In 2023, about 12.3% of children were orphaned, losing one or both parents, highlighting the persistent impact of health crises and social challenges. - Prevalence: The number of child-headed households in South Africa was last estimated at around 55,000 in 2018. These numbers may have shifted due to socio-economic factors, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing public health challenges
@@karolinapejanovic3684 read the documents it's online
I’m English my boys went to english schools I find it so strange that Government is gunning for Afrikaans. Leave them be they form part of our diverse country and culture . If you speak the language join the school , don’t try destroy it that’s not Ubuntu!!that’s not allowing for this nation’s beautiful cultural diversity .
Government must build new schools simple answer . Trying to overcrowd schools is ridiculous. How about fixing current English speaking government schools.
What exacly is an Afrikaans school? I thought we either have public or private school. It can be possible that in certain areas one language could be dominant than the other.
If the government wants to interfere with the education system, it's the children of tomorrow that lose out. So build your own schools and teach in whatever language you want. It's not complicated. The priority is getting an education, language is just a vessel in which that education is delivered.
We grew up with africaanse language, it is a part of our heritage......i love africaans.
Ridiculous. We need more Afrikaans and other official language based schools so they can go out in the world and come back having never spoken a lick of any of these languages.
We need more speakers of languages that aren't in high demand globally!
For freedom and country!
Long live the BELA Bill Long Live. I don't need to enroll my child in a school that is 10km away from my residence because of language, my child should be accommodated too
Who’s problem is that?
Just because it’s uncomfortable for you to travel 10km we should receive education in a foreign language? Absolute hypocrisy.
@@danpeterson4196 who's problem is that? It's everyone's problem
@ Nope…sounds like a “you” problem to me. I suggest you wake up earlier to make it to class on time.
@danpeterson4196 Which language is foreign? South Africa has 11 official languages and government schools should accommodate each and everyone of them depending on the demographics they are in. No school should have a dominant language, if the area has people speaking English, Afrikaans and Sesotho, those language should all be taught in the schools they come from. No language is more important than the other. This is why this country will forever be divided, because of people like you, instead of encouraging your kids to learn more South African languages. you want them to only learn their home languages. How will we be inclusive when we can't even communicate with each other? Teach your kids language for the future. My kid is Sotho, knows English and enrolled at a Laerskool, this is not about me but the larger picture. Learn or perish!
@@danpeterson4196 Who said that they were doing away with Afrikaans? They are adding not replacing.
Language policy was never a problem until that Bill came around. The existence 0f it is so noisy, that we forget of legacy schools with deteriorating infrastructure, bad teachers who they themselves are not experts of what they are teaching et al issues that deteriorate the quality of education.