Let’s turn our attention now to the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill of 2021. The part that many people are questioning is that of changes around the sale of alcohol on school premises. The department has tried to justify its existence by saying that it does not mean learners can buy alcohol on school premises. The main question for many is why it exists in the first place? To help us understand, we are joined on the line by….

 

Guest: Elijah Mhlanga – Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education