Claim: No, South Africa's Basic Education Laws Amendment Act does not give schools control over gender-affirming healthcare
Fact-check: No, South Africa's Basic Education Laws Amendment Act does not give schools control over gender-affirming healthcare
Verdict: amendments to south africa's basic education laws have spurred false information about the power schools have over schoolchildren. claims that the changes give schools control over gender-affirming healthcare for pupils are not true. consent for surgical or medical treatment is given by the child or their parents or guardians.
Organisation: Africa Check
Author: Kirsten Cosser
Date published: 2024-10-02T00:00:00