Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is under increased pressure after a constitutional law expert highlighted that Parliament had been warned about potential delays in the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill. The expert revealed that the ministry has left 23,372 policy reviews incomplete, raising questions about the effectiveness of ongoing reforms. The Bela Bill aims to improve educational standards but has faced delays due to administrative challenges. The backlog has sparked criticism from legal experts who argue that the delays risk undermining the bill’s objectives. The ministry has not yet provided a timeline for resolving the backlog. The issue has drawn attention from parliamentary committees, which are now reviewing the situation. The delays come amid broader concerns about the pace of educational reforms in the country. The situation highlights the challenges of implementing large-scale policy changes in a complex bureaucratic environment. The minister’s office has not issued a public statement on the matter. The backlog is seen as a sign of systemic inefficiencies in the education sector. The issue remains unresolved as officials continue to assess the impact of the delays.