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The South African Democratic Teachers Union

For over 30 years, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and welfare of educators worldwide.

SADTU presently represents more than 250 000 teachers and workers in the education sector, making it the largest teacher organisation in the country.

From its humble beginnings to its current global influence, the South African Democratic Teachers Union has remained dedicated to fostering an environment where educators can thrive and create a positive impact on the future generations.

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JSADTU

The JSADTU is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the education sector.

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SADTU Vision 2030

SADTU Vision 2030

SADTU is working towards a vision for quality learning & teaching , liberation & labour rights.

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Latest press statements

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SADTU celebrates the inaugural Care Worker’s Day

SADTU is celebrating the first-ever Care Workers’ Day in South Africa (7 February). The day honours and advocates for recognition, respect, decent work, fair wages, and rights for Community Health Workers, ECD practitioners, and School Food Handlers.

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Denial of Entry to Education International Delegation Will Only Strengthen Our Resolve

Denial of Entry to Education International Delegation Will Only Strengthen Our Resolve The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Israeli occupation authorities in preventing a high-level Education International (EI) delegation from entering Palestine on the International Day of Education. The…

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SADTU IN THE EASTERN CAPE MOURNS THE FOUR INNOCENT FEMALE TEACHERS KILLED AT TABANKULU PRIMARY SCHOOL

MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU IN THE EASTERN CAPE MOURNS THE FOUR INNOCENT FEMALE TEACHERS KILLED AT TABANKULU PRIMARY SCHOOL The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU)in the Province of Eastern Cape is shocked, disturbed and perturbed by tragic killing of four innocent female teachers in Tabankulu Primary School located in the…

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