President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has signed the controversial Basic Education Law Amendment Bill into law, a move that could unravel the fragile coalition government. The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key partner, opposed certain provisions in the bill and had warned that its passage might prompt the party to withdraw from the Government of National Unity.

While the bill aims to address educational disparities and enforce government oversight on school admissions and language policies, the DA has launched a legal challenge. The party believes that the bill infringes on constitutional rights and oversteps government authority, a position that could strain South Africa’s political stability in the coming months.

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