The Bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday, with some changes that were directed back to the Basic Education Committee.Some parties and civil society have been strongly opposed to sections of the Bill, including among others, who set the language policy at schools, regulations around homeschooling and learners being able to access medical treatment without parental consent.“No abstentions,; No, 78; Yes, 223, which means the Bill is passed.
One of the objectives of the Bill is to improve existing regulations to better protect the country’s oceans from ship-related pollution.
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