South Africa: ‘I can’t force my hand’ on Bela Bill, says Basic Education Minister Gwarube

While several groups have welcomed Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s plan to “advise” President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill back to Parliament, she has yet to make any official recommendation to the President.

Speaking at the Opening of Parliament Address on Thursday evening, Gwarube said, “I can’t force my hand in anything at this point in time because ultimately the Bill is on the President’s desk. The President has a…