Amid rising tensions in South Africa’s coalition government, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the divisive Basic Education Law Amendment Bill, despite warnings from his coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA has taken legal action, claiming that the bill grants excessive control to the government over school admissions and language policies.

Ramaphosa has stated that the law will not be fully implemented for three months, allowing time for further consultations with the DA and other stakeholders. However, the DA’s opposition may lead to significant political challenges, possibly threatening the unity of the coalition government.

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