The BELA Act is a new South African law aiming to make schools fairer by changing how kids get admitted, what languages are used, and making Grade R (kindergarten) compulsory for all. It tries to fix old unfair rules from the apartheid era and help more children have a safe, good start in school. But putting these changes into practice is hard there are problems with rules, resources, and safety in schools. Still, the BELA Act holds hope for a future where every child can learn and grow in a welcoming, equal place.
