South African Parents to Face Jail if Children Skip School 

South Africa's parliament has passed a major education bill that could see parents face prison if their children are not in school. <br />Under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela), they could be jailed for up to 12 months if their children are truant, or if they are not enrolled when they reach school age. <br />Bela also introduced a ban on corporal punishment in all schools. <br />The DA says the bill disempowers schools, parents, and communities and fails to address one of the systemic challenges that impede quality education.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>