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Submitted	first-name	support	concern	top-concern	message
2026-10-05 08:17:29 +02:00	Amanda	No I do not	All of the above	HoD Powers to Dissolve Underperforming SGBs
2026-10-04 19:34:22 +02:00	Rona	No I do not	All of the above	Digital Exclusion & Security Risks in SGB E-Voting
2026-10-03 06:40:55 +02:00	Tony	No I do not	All of the above	Focus on Physical Buildings vs Direct Teacher Support
2026-10-01 23:52:58 +02:00	Steven	No I do not	All of the above	HoD Powers to Dissolve Underperforming SGBs
2026-10-01 22:38:42 +02:00	Ockert	No I do not	All of the above	HoD Powers to Dissolve Underperforming SGBs	I support the infrastructure norms for teacher development facilities, including access for people with disabilities, backup power and the end of pit toilets. I do not fully support the rest of the regulations, because they move power away from parents and school governing bodies and towards provincial officials. 1. Dissolving SGBs. School governing bodies are elected by parents and are the main way parents take part in their children's schooling. The Head of Department should only be able to dissolve an SGB for proven maladministration, after written notice setting out the reasons, a fair chance to fix the problem, and access to an independent appeal. Any interim body should serve for a short, fixed period until new elections, which parents should run. 2. Section 38A approvals. Many schools use money raised by parents to pay educators for extra classes, coaching and weekend work. A wait of up to three months for HoD approval will disrupt this. If the HoD has not responded within 30 days, the application should be treated as approved. 3. E-voting. Electronic voting in SGB elections must be optional, with a paper ballot always available, proper voter verification and an audit trail. Many parents do not have reliable data or smartphones. I remain concerned that the BELA Act as a whole moves decisions on admission and language policy from parents and governing bodies to the HoD. These regulations should not widen that shift any further. Parents, not officials, have the primary responsibility for their children's education.

- What Supporters Say
  Closes corruption loopholes & stops double-dipping: Prevents wealthy schools from privately inflating state salaries, ensures tax compliance, and protects public funds from unauthorised bonuses.
- What Opponents Say
  Creates administrative paralysis: A 3-month HoD waiting period for sports or extra math classes stifles extracurriculars and penalizes dedicated teachers who go above and beyond.