The Minister of Basic Education has called for public and stakeholder comments on proposed amendments under the South African Schools Act, 1996. The notice concerns the repeal of the proviso on the Practical Music Programme offered by external music examination bodies, and says the comment period opens for 30 days from publication.
This appears to concern changes to curriculum and National Senior Certificate regulations, and may be relevant to schools, learners, and music examination bodies.
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call all members of the public and stakeholders to comment on the proposed amendment
Supports: Public comment is invited on proposed amendments.
The call for comments will open for 30 days from the day of publication in a Government Gazette.
Supports: The notice states the comment period and timing.
The repeal of the Proviso on Practical Music Programme will become effective from 1 January 2027.
Supports: The notice gives the stated effective date for the repeal.