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SADTU’s message to the 15th COSATU National Congress: A call for a militant working class unity
SADTU’s message to the 15th COSATU National Congress: A call for a militant working class unity. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes its union federation, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) a successful 15th National Congress to take place at Gallagher Estate from 14-17 September 2026....
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SADTU’s message to the 15th COSATU National Congress: A call for a militant working class unity
SADTU’s message to the 15th COSATU National Congress: A call for a militant working class unity. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes its union federation, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) a successful 15th National Congress to take place at Gallagher Estate from 14-17 September 2026….
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SADTU calls on President Ramaphosa to sanction Minister Gwarube
SADTU calls on President Ramaphosa to sanction Minister Gwarube The South African Democratic Teachers Union (is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, following her decision to keep the new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue suspended despite investigations finding no evidence of wrongdoing in…
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SADTU CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON LEARNER INDISCIPLINE AND THE SAFETY OF EDUCATORS
SADTU CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON LEARNER INDISCIPLINE AND THE SAFETY OF EDUCATORS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West Province is deeply concerned about the reported incident at Batlhaping Secondary School in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati involving a learner allegedly directing insulting and disrespectful…