Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Presidential Proclamation to bring the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act into operation from , 20 December 2024, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The President has instructed the Minister of Basic Education to see to the full implementation of the BELA Act following the endorsement by leaders of the parties to the Government of National Unity.
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act enacts measures that ensures the ability of schools to give effect to the promotion of all official languages.