Opposition parties, the Economic Freedom Fighters and the uMkhonto weSizwe, are urging the President Cyril Ramaphosa-led administration not to complete the deal.
Critics argue that the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill gives the government unnecessary influence on language and admission policies in schools.
Amidst accusations of a bloated government and the need to accommodate multiple parties, South Africa's most diverse administration takes shape after protracted negotiations.
It's been resignation after resignation as the Democratic Alliance (DA) collapses into itself.
