Bela bill: South Africans face jail if children not in school

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1970-01-01 08:00

The education reform bill has come under fire as opposing parties say it is a "school capture".

South Africa's parliament has passed a major education bill that could see parents face prison if their children are not in school.

Under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela), they could be jailed for up to 12 months if their children are truant, or if they are not enrolled when they reach...