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SADTU JOURNAL RECEIVES DHET ACCREDITATION
MEDIA STATEMENT 05 May 2025 SADTU JOURNAL RECEIVES DHET ACCREDITATION The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is proud to announce that the Journal of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (JSADTU) has been officially accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The JSADTU is a peer-reviewed,…
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SADTU May Day Statement 2025
01 May 2025 SADTU May Day Statement 2025 On this historic May Day, the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) honours the indomitable spirit of solidarity that has been the bedrock of our struggle for justice and equality. As we stand united, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles that…
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SADTU WELCOMES THE SCRAPPING OF VAT INCREASE
MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU WELCOMES THE SCRAPPING OF VAT INCREASE 24 April 2025 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the Minister of Finance’s decisive action to abolish the proposed 0.5% VAT increase, originally slated for implementation on 01 May 2025. This momentous decision comes in the wake of SADTU’s…
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SADTU to march against austerity measures.
SADTU MEDIA ALERT 21 April 2025 SADTU to march against austerity measures. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) will lead a national protest march on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, to the offices of National Treasury, Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training in…
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SADTU TO MARCH AGAINST AUSTERITY MEASURES IN EDUCATION
SADTU TO MARCH AGAINST AUSTERITY MEASURES IN EDUCATION The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union will lead a national march to the office of the National Treasury, Department Basic Education and Department Higher Education and Training in Pretoria on 23 April 2025. This mass action is in protest against the austerity…
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SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT OF LEARNERS DURING THE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS EVENT, HELD IN BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE PROVINCE
SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT OF LEARNERS DURING THE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS EVENT, HELD IN BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE PROVINCE SADTU in the Limpopo Province is shocked and deeply disappointed by the treatment endured by the learners from Limpopo during the 2025 National Schools Sports Championships Autumn Games…
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SADTU FS MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE PAYMENT OF THIRD PARTIES BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
07 April 2025 SADTU FS MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE PAYMENT OF THIRD PARTIES BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Free State province issues this statement following the meeting held on 17 March 2025 between the Department of Education – led by the MEC,…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE GRUESOME KILLING OF CDE BONISIWE NDIMA: 03/04/2025
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE GRUESOME KILLING OF CDE BONISIWE NDIMA: 03/04/2025 SADTU KwaZulu-Natal woke up on the morning of 28 March 2025 to the shocking and disturbing news of the brutal murder of Cde Winlove Bonisiwe Ndima, who was shot and killed in a hail of bullets on her…
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SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF CDE NKOSINATHI CHARLES ‘MATA’ NGCOBO: 3 APRIL 2025
SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF CDE NKOSINATHI CHARLES ‘MATA’ NGCOBO: 3 APRIL 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Comrade Nkosinathi Charles Ngcobo, one of those members who played a pivotal role in the founding and growth of SADTU in KwaZulu-Natal. Comrade Charles…
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SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEDIA STATEMENT ON A TEACHER WHO ALLEGEDLY RAPED A GRADE 7 FEMALE LEARNER
01 April 2025 SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEDIA STATEMENT ON A TEACHER WHO ALLEGEDLY RAPED A GRADE 7 FEMALE LEARNER The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Limpopo Province has learnt with deep shock and great disappointment about the barbaric actions of a primary school teacher who allegedly…
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SADTU condemns Bergview College handling of rape incident.
SADTU condemns Bergview College handling of rape incident. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is highly disturbed by the uncaring and unprofessional handling of a rape incident of a seven-year-old Grade 1 learner at Bergville College in Matatiele. The incident, which allegedly occurred in October last year, remains unsolved,…
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SADTU condemns the abduction of a teacher at Happydale Special School in Gqeberha
25 March 2025 SADTU condemns the abduction of a teacher at Happydale Special School in Gqeberha The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply disturbed and outraged by the shocking abduction of a teacher at Happydale Special School in Algoa Park, Gqeberha on Monday, 24 March 2025. According to…
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SADTU POST NEC MEDIA STATEMENT
SADTU POST NEC MEDIA STATEMENT The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held its first ordinary meeting of the year on the 14th and 15th of March 2025. The NEC, responsible for managing the Union’s affairs and executing policies and programmes decided by the…
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SADTU REACTION TO THE 2025/2026 BUDGET STATEMENT
SADTU REACTION TO THE 2025/2026 BUDGET STATEMENT 13 March 2025 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) acknowledges the 2025/26 budget presented by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, in Parliament. The announcement of a 0.5% VAT increase is deeply concerning, as it imposes an additional burden on the majority…
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The thoughts of the Union are with the families and learners of children who were injured in an accident between a bus and truck in Ekurhuleni
MEDIA STATEMENT 12 March 2025 The thoughts of the Union are with the families and learners of children who were injured in an accident between a bus and truck in Ekurhuleni The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is deeply saddened by the accident involving a scholar bus and truck in…
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SADTU expresses heartfelt condolences following a tragic accident on N12
MEDIA STATEMENT 11 March 2025 SADTU expresses heartfelt condolences following a tragic accident on N12 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply saddened by the devastating accident on the N12 in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, which claimed the lives of four young learners and left four others injured on Monday…
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SADTU IN FREE STATE CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON A TEACHER BY A LEARNER
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 SADTU IN FREE STATE CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON A TEACHER BY A LEARNER The South African Democratic Teachers Union in the Free State strongly condemns the brutal attack on a teacher at Kgabareng Secondary School in Viljoenskroon on Monday, 10 March 2025. We are reliably informed…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women’s Day Statement from SADTU As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8th, under the theme “Accelerate Action,” the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fighting for gender equality for women and girls. This theme emphasizes the importance of recognizing strategies and…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON McDONALD’S PORTABLE DESKS
SADTU STATEMENT ON McDONALD’S PORTABLE DESKS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) strongly condemns and outrightly rejects the Minister of Basic Education’s shameful endorsement of McDonald-branded portable desks which were donated to two schools in the Western Cape last week. We refuse to allow the Minster to turn the…
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SADTU EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PSCBC CHAIRPERSON, INGRID DIMO
02 March 2025 SADTU EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PSCBC CHAIRPERSON, INGRID DIMO The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has received, with extreme shock, disbelief, and devastation, the news of the passing of the Chairperson of the Public Service and Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), Ingrid Dimo. As…
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SADTU SUPPORTS SAMATU’S MARCH FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
SADTU SUPPORTS SAMATU’S MARCH FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) fully supports the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) in their march to the National Treasury in Pretoria, calling for better working conditions in the healthcare sector. SAMATU’s march seeks…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF CDE NKOSINGIPHILE SHABALALA
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF CDE NKOSINGIPHILE SHABALALA SADTU KwaZulu-Natal has learned with great shock about the brutal killing of Cde Nkosingiphile Christian Shabalala of Erick Mtshali Secondary School in the Archie Gumede Branch, Pinetown District within the Mzi Mthembu Region. Cde Nkosingiphile was shot and killed…
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NORTHERN CAPE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCE.
NORTHERN CAPE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCE. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Northern Cape, is very disturbed and concerned about the status quo in the province and the posture adopted by the Department of Education. The NCDOE has reneged on its…
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SADTU EASTERN CAPE CONGRATULATES THE PROVINCE’S MATRIC CLASS OF 2024
21 January 2024 SADTU EASTERN CAPE CONGRATULATES THE PROVINCE’S MATRIC CLASS OF 2024 As SADTU, we congratulate the Matric Class of 2024 on their commendable and historic achievement in the National Senior Certificate (NSC). The attainment of an 84.98% pass rate, with an improvement of 3.6% from 2023, coupled with…
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SADTU NORTH WEST CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2024
SADTU NORTH WEST CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2024 16 January 2025 The South African Democratic Teacher’s Union in the North West (SADTU NW) notes and welcomes the 2024 National Senior Certificates (Matric) results. The North West province achieved a pass rate of 87,52%, an increase of 5,9% compared to 81,63%…
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SADTU FREE STATE CONGRATULATES THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2024
SADTU FREE STATE CONGRATULATES THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in Free State applauds the excellent performance of the matric class of 2024 for achieving a remarkable 91%, which is a significant improvement from 89% of 2023. The results are a product of the concerted…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON 2024 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (MATRIC) RESULTS
SADTU STATEMENT ON 2024 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (MATRIC) RESULTS 14 January 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the remarkable achievement of the Matric Class of 2024. Honour goes to the learners who endured the 13 years of schooling to sit for these…
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SADTU’S message on the 113th anniversary of the ANC
SADTU’S message on the 113th anniversary of the ANC The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends heartfelt congratulations to the African National Congress (ANC) as we celebrate 113 years of this oldest movement on the African continent, born out of the struggle for freedom and equality. The journey has…
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End of year statement by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU)
End of year statement by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends its gratitude to teachers, education support personnel, students, and members for their dedication throughout 2024. Furthermore, SADTU conveys its best wishes for the upcoming year, 2025. In 2025, SADTU will…
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SADTU welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on the full implementation of the Bela Act.
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on the full implementation of the Bela Act. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) expresses its relief and gratitude following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement regarding the full implementation of the Bela Act. Our voices have finally been heard. We are happy…
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SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON SOLIDARITY’S PROPOSAL
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has received, via WhatsApp, a proposal from Solidarity suggesting direct negotiations between our unions concerning the Bela Act and related issues. SADTU wishes to make it clear that the act must be promulgated without any conditions because the legislation is the product of…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON BRUTAL KILLING OF CDE BUSANI KHOMO OF SIKHETHUXOLO HIGH SCHOOL
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON BRUTAL KILLING OF CDE BUSANI KHOMO OF SIKHETHUXOLO HIGH SCHOOL SADTU KwaZulu-Natal learned on 5 December 2024 about the brutal killing of her member and a former leader, Cde Busani Khomo, the Deputy Principal and acting Principal of Sikhethuxolo Secondary school in Hammarsdale, Pinetown District. It…
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NORTHERN CAPE POST PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEDIA STATEMENT
NORTHERN CAPE POST PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEDIA STATEMENT 11 DECEMBER 2024 The Provincial Executive Committee of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Northern Cape held its ordinary meeting from the 09 –10 December 2024 at Ein Gedi Premier Lodge in Kimberley. This was the first PEC after…
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SADTU statement on the SACP’s 5th Special National Congress
SADTU statement on the SACP’s 5th Special National Congress The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends its revolutionary solidarity and best wishes to the South African Communist Party (SACP) as it convenes its 5th Special National Congress from 11-14 December 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg. This crucial gathering…
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SADTU issues President Ramaphosa with a letter demanding the implementation of sections 4 and 5 of Bela Act
SADTU issues President Ramaphosa with a letter demanding the implementation of sections 4 and 5 of Bela Act As the deadline for consultations on Sections 4 and 5 of the Bela Act looms, the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has sent an urgent letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF COMRADE RANDALL PAUL ZACHARIADEN VAN DEN HEEVER
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF COMRADE RANDALL PAUL ZACHARIADEN VAN DEN HEEVER The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) mourns the passing of its founding General Secretary, Comrade Randall Paul Zachariaden van den Heever. A true revolutionary, Comrade Randall was a trailblazer whose unwavering commitment and visionary leadership laid…
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SADTU POST-NEC MEDIA STATEMENT
SADTU POST-NEC MEDIA STATEMENT The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held its last meeting for the year from 30 November to 01 December 2024. This ordinary meeting was the first since the Union’s successful 10th National Congress, held from 25 to 28 September…
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SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON A BILATERAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINISTER AND SOLIDARITY ON THE BELA ACT
29 November 2024 SADTU REJECTS THE ANTI-TRANSFORMATION BILATERAL AGREEMENT ON THE BELA ACT The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) rejects the so-called bilateral agreement on the Basic Education Amendment Laws (BELA) Act reached between Basic Education Minister, Solidariteit and AfriForum at NEDLAC. We will not allow racists organizations to…
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SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON A CAMPAIGN TO DISCREDIT SADTU IN KWAZULU NATAL.
18 November 2024 SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON A CAMPAIGN TO DISCREDIT SADTU IN KWAZULU NATAL. As the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the union of revolutionary professionals and workers of the mind, we categorically reject the baseless claims made by the anonymous letter published in the Daily News newspaper…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE AND PROGRESS MADE BY SADTU ACTION
12 November 2024 SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE AND PROGRESS MADE BY SADTU ACTION The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in KwaZulu Natal convenes this public briefing to give an update on issues that adversely affect schools and delivery of quality public education. This…
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SADTU KZN Calls for Director-General’s Intervention in Urgent Funding Crisis for Schools
SADTU KZN MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU KZN Calls for Director-General’s Intervention in Urgent Funding Crisis for Schools The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal is currently engaging with the provincial Department of Education to resolve the severe funding shortfall affecting schools across the province. As most KwaZulu-Natal schools operate…
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SADTU Welcomes Independent Investigative Report on Racism at Pretoria High School for Girls and Calls for Accountability
SADTU Welcomes Independent Investigative Report on Racism at Pretoria High School for Girls and Calls for Accountability The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the release of the independent investigative report commissioned to address the culture of racism at Pretoria High School for Girls. This investigation was initiated by…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT 31 October 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) notes, with disappointment, the 2024 medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) speech presented by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. The MTBPS, the first under the Government of National Unity (GNU) administration is nothing new…
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SADTU KZN WELCOMES THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE COURT CASE AGAINST COMRADE MAKHANYA T.F OF ZAKHELE PRIMARY SCHOOL
30 October 2024 SADTU KZN WELCOMES THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE COURT CASE AGAINST COMRADE MAKHANYA T.F OF ZAKHELE PRIMARY SCHOOL SADTU KZN welcomes the withdrawal of the court case against Comrade T.F Makhanya the Principal of Zakhele Primary School. The case was withdrawn on the 25th of October in the…
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SADTU is calling for the immediate implementation of the entire BELA Act
SADTU is calling for the immediate implementation of the entire BELA Act 25 October 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), representing more than two thirds of the teachers and education workers, and the working class that called for and welcomed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA Act)…
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SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE START OF THE 2024 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS (MATRIC)
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE START OF THE 2024 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS (MATRIC) 19 October 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends its best wishes to the 2024 National Senior Certificate (Matric) Class as they prepare to sit for their final examinations starting on Monday, 21 October…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FOUNDING PRESIDENT, COMRADE MEMBATHISI SHEPHERD MDLADLANA
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FOUNDING PRESIDENT, COMRADE MEMBATHISI SHEPHERD MDLADLANA The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is mourning the passing of its founding president, Comrade Membathisi Shepherd Mdladlana who led the Union from its inception in 1990 until 1994. Comrade Mdladlana was a teacher of note and…
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SADTU is disturbed at the rising numbers of food poisoning cases among learners.
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU is disturbed at the rising numbers of food poisoning cases among learners. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is deeply disturbed by the alarming increase in the number of food poisoning cases involving learners in the month of October following the tragic death of six children…
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SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF RIVONI SECONDARY SCHOOL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF RIVONI SECONDARY SCHOOL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is expressing its sincere condolences to the teachers, staff, learners, and the family of Comrade Sipho Nhlengedwa, the Deputy Principal of Rivoni Secondary School. He was shot dead on Tuesday, a…
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On World Teachers’ Day, educators demand urgent action to address the global teacher shortage
On World Teachers’ Day, educators demand urgent action to address the global teacher shortage [Brussels, 4 October, 2024] – As school communities everywhere celebrate World Teachers’ Day, educators across the world are calling for immediate action to address the global teacher shortage which threatens the right to education for millions…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY
SADTU STATEMENT ON WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 04 October 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day on 5 October 2024. This year’s theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,” serves as a powerful reminder that teachers…
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SADTU WESTERN CAPE SCORES A VICTORY FOR CONTRACT EDUCATORS IN VACANT SUBSTANTIVE POSTS
SADTU WESTERN CAPE SCORES A VICTORY FOR CONTRACT EDUCATORS IN VACANT SUBSTANTIVE POSTS 4 OCTOBER 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape achieved a ground-breaking victory when they secured the jobs of hundreds of contract educators when a settlement agreement was reached between the union…
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SADTU 10TH NATIONAL CONGRESS MEDIA STATEMENT
SADTU 10TH NATIONAL CONGRESS MEDIA STATEMENT 30 September 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held a successful 10th National Congress on the 25th -28th of September at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg under the theme: “Mobilising the consciousness and uniting revolutionary professionals in strengthening foundational learning…
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SADTU CONGRATULATES COSAS ON ITS 20TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE
29 September 2024 SADTU CONGRATULATES COSAS ON ITS 20TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) congratulates the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) for convening its 20th National Conference in Bloemfontein under the theme: “Defending the decorum, values, principles, and hegemony of COSAS.” We commend the National…
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MEDIA STATEMENT 26 September 2024 SADTU welcomes the Labour Court order directing an insurance company linked pseudo union EUSA to refund members after unlawfully deducting monies from their salaries
MEDIA STATEMENT 26 September 2024 SADTU welcomes the Labour Court order directing an insurance company linked pseudo union EUSA to refund members after unlawfully deducting monies from their salaries The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the order of the Labour Court directing Rand Mutual Assurance to refund its…
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SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU to take legal action against pseudo union, EUSA for false accusations against KZN Provincial Secretary
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU to take legal action against pseudo union, EUSA for false accusations against KZN Provincial Secretary The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) notes with contempt, the statement issued by the pseudo trade union EUSA regarding the Provincial Secretary of SADTU in KwaZulu Natal, Cde Nomarashiya Caluza….
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SADTU is ready to hold its 10th National Congress
22 September 2024 MEDIA ALERT SADTU is ready to hold its 10th National Congress It is all systems go for the 10th National Congress of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) that is due to take place from 25 to 28 September 2024 at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre…
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SADTU condemns the unlawful deductions from the salaries of educators by a company working with pseudo union, EUSA
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT 19 September 2024 SADTU condemns the unlawful deductions from the salaries of educators by a company working with pseudo union, EUSA The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) condemns, in the strongest terms possible, the conduct of Treasury to allow unlawful deductions from the salaries of educators…
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MEDIA ALERT – SADTU TO CONVENE ITS 10TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
MEDIA ALERT – SADTU TO CONVENE ITS 10TH NATIONAL CONGRESS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) will hold its 10th National Congress at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg from the 25th to 28th of September 2023. The National Congress is the supreme governing body of the…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF THE BELA BILL INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA
13 September 2024 SADTU STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF THE BELA BILL INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (Bela Bill) into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa but is unsettled by the deferral of the…
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SADTU EASTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE BRUTAL ASSASSINATION OF A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AT A SCHOOL IN KWA BHACA
03 September 2024 MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU EASTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE BRUTAL ASSASSINATION OF A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AT A SCHOOL IN KWA BHACA The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), in the Province of the Eastern Cape condemns the brutal killing of a school Principal in KwaBhaca, Ngwekazi location on…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF RENOWNED MATHEMATICS TEACHER, WILLIAM SMITH
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF RENOWNED MATHEMATICS TEACHER, WILLIAM SMITH 22 August 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of renowned teacher, William Smith. Smith was more than just a teacher, he was a trailblazer who turned television into a vast…
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SADTU’S CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE DEMISE OF PROFESSOR MUXE NKONDO
SADTU’S CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE DEMISE OF PROFESSOR MUXE NKONDO 21 August 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) sends its sincerest condolences to the family of renowned academic and public policy guru, Professor Muxe Nkondo. SADTU has a special relationship with the Nkondo family through the late Comrade…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE SETTING ALIGHT OF CLASSROOMS AT LANCEA VALE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ELDORADO PARK
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE SETTING ALIGHT OF CLASSROOMS AT LANCEA VALE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ELDORADO PARK 21 August 2024 SADTU calls on the police to find the culprits behind the setting alight of classrooms at Lance Vale Secondary School in Eldorado Park The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) strongly…
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SADTU WESTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE DECLARATION OF THE 2025 BASKET OF EDUCATOR POSTS 20 August 2024
SADTU WESTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE DECLARATION OF THE 2025 BASKET OF EDUCATOR POSTS 20 August 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape rejects, with the contempt it deserves, the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED)’s proposal to reduce the 2025 basket of educator posts. Consultations…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS AROUND ELDORADO PARK
SADTU STATEMENT ON INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS AROUND ELDORADO PARK 15 August 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply concerned and disturbed by incidents of violence in schools around Eldorado Park in Johannesburg, just a week before the start of Grade 12 preliminary examinations. Two learners…
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SADTU WOMEN’S DAY STATEMENT 2024
SADTU WOMEN’S DAY STATEMENT 2024 09 August 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the rest of the country in honouring women on August 9 – National Women’s Day and Women’s Month. On this day 68 years ago women from all walks of life marched to the Union…
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SADTU STRONGLY CONDEMNS VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR AT MATSHIDISO PRIMARY SCHOOL.
SADTU STRONGLY CONDEMNS VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR AT MATSHIDISO PRIMARY SCHOOL. 06 August 2024 SADTU Gauteng condemns in the strongest possible terms the violent behaviour which was shamefully displayed by three adults at Matshidiso Primary School in Katlehong . The video taking rounds on social media platforms exposes a well-known pastor attempting…
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The SNAT NEC takes this time to Congratulates the SADTU General Secretary (GS), DR Mungwena Maluleke on being elected (unoppesed) as the President of the Global Teacher Federation- Education International(EI). Dr Mungwena was elected today (30-07-2024) at the 10th Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina -2024
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The Namibia National Teacher’s union ( NANTU) leadership, rank and file Congratulates the SADTU General Secretary, DR Mungwena Maluleke for being re-elected (unoppesed) as the President of the Global Teacher Federation- Education International(EI) at the 10th Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina -2024
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The Lesotho Association of Teachers extends its congratulations to DR. Mungwena Maluleka on being elected as President of Education International (EI) during the 10th Congress held in Buenos Aires, Argentina,-2024.
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SADTU MPUMALANGA STATEMENT ON AN ACCIDENT BETWEEN A SCHOOL BUS AND TRAIN
SADTU MPUMALANGA STATEMENT ON AN ACCIDENT BETWEEN A SCHOOL BUS AND TRAIN The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in Mpumalanga extends its deepest condolences to the families of learners that passed away in Belfast due to a collision between the bus transporting them and a train on Wednesday afternoon….
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Government congratulates Dr Mugwena Maluleke on election as President of Education International
Government congratulates Dr Mugwena Maluleke on election as President of Education International 31 Jul 2024 Government congratulates Dr Mugwena Maluleke, the General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), on his election as President of Education International at the 10th World Congress. Dr Maluleke’s unanimous election to this…
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SADTU congratulates her General Secretary for being elected as President of Education International (EI)
31 July 2024 SADTU congratulates her General Secretary for being elected as President of Education International (EI) The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) congratulates its General Secretary, Dr Mugwena Maluleke for being nominated by our sister unions across the globe and elected unopposed, as president of the global union…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE BRUTAL KILLING OF AN EDUCATOR AT LINDELANI, NTUZUMA
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE BRUTAL KILLING OF AN EDUCATOR AT LINDELANI, NTUZUMA 29 July 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal has learned in the early hours of Monday, 29 July 2024 about the brutal and inhumane shooting and subsequent killing of her member, a Grade…
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SADTU CONDEMNS RACISM AT TABLE VIEW and PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL
SADTU CONDEMNS RACISM AT TABLE VIEW and PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL SADTU Western Cape is deeply distressed by recent reports of racism at Table View and Pinelands High School in Cape Town. It is completely unacceptable that racism persists even after 30 years of our democratic dispensation and during Mandela Month….
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SADTU WISHES EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL (EI) A SUCCESSFUL 10TH WORLD CONGRESS
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes the global union federation of teachers and education support personnel – Education International (EI), a successful 10th World Congress to be held in Argentina, Buenos Aires from July 29 to 2 August 2024 under the theme, “Growing our Unions, Elevating our Professions,…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER’S INTENTION TO HAVE THE BELA BILL REFERRED BACK TO PARLIAMENT
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER’S INTENTION TO HAVE THE BELA BILL REFERRED BACK TO PARLIAMENT 17 July 2024 SADTU calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Bela Bill into an Act without any delay. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted the statements of the…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET VOTE 2024/25
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET VOTE 2024/25 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted the Basic Education Minister’s maiden Basic Education Budget vote for 2024/25. The priorities in this Budget Vote do not deviate much from the 2023 budget vote except for 7,4% increase in…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE ACCIDENT THAT TOOK THE LIVES OF TWELVE LEARNERS
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE ACCIDENT THAT TOOK THE LIVES OF TWELVE LEARNERS 10 July 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply saddened by the news of a tragic accident that left twelve learners and one driver dead on the N12 near Elands Road in the Kokosi-Wedela area…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOLS’ THIRD TERM
09 July 2024 SADTU STATEMENT ON THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOLS’ THIRD TERM The South African Democratic Techers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the opening of schools on Tuesday, 9 July 2024 marking the beginning of the third term after a three-weeks recess. We hope to see both the learners and teachers…
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SADTU NORTH WEST STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTE MEETING
08 July 2024 SADTU NORTH WEST STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTE MEETING The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West held its second ordinary meeting at Royal Aloe Guest Lodge, Mafikeng on the 5-6 July 2024 to…
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SADTU GAUTENG WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF MEC FOR BASIC EDUCATION
SADTU GAUTENG WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF MEC FOR BASIC EDUCATION 04 July 2024 SADTU Gauteng notes and welcomes the pronouncement of the seventh administration newly constituted Provincial Executive by the Honourable Premier Panyaza Andrek Lesufi. We welcome the appointment of honourable Matome Kopano Chiloane as the MEC for Basic Education.The…
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1JULY 2024 SADTU – KZN STATEMENT ON THE MEC’S DECISION ON RECRUITMENT OF POST LEVEL ONE TEACHERS
1JULY 2024 SADTU – KZN STATEMENT ON THE MEC’S DECISION ON RECRUITMENT OF POST LEVEL ONE TEACHERS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the province of KwaZulu Natal is delighted by the statement issued by the department of education – our employer on the 27th of June 2024…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW CABINET
01 July 2024 SADTU STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW CABINET The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted the seventh administration cabinet announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. We are disappointed, notably with the basic education minister. Announcing his cabinet, President Ramaphosa mentioned experience and skills to deliver…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
29 June 2024 SADTU STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held its second ordinary meeting in 2024 at Emperors Palace Convention Centre on 26-28 June 2024 to debate and resolve on many issues facing the Union…
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27 June 2024 SADTU NORTHERN CAPE WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION
27 June 2024 SADTU NORTHERN CAPE WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Northern Cape welcomes and congratulate Honorable Abraham Vosloo on his appointment as the MEC of Education in the Province. We are elated by this appointment mainly…
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SADTU EASTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROVINCIAL GENERAL COUNCIL AND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEC FOR EDUCATION
MEDIA STATEMENT 25 June 2024 SADTU EASTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROVINCIAL GENERAL COUNCIL AND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEC FOR EDUCATION The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the Eastern Cape Province convened a Provincial General Council on 21-22 June 2024 in East London. The PGC…
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SADTU LIMPOPO MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEC OF EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE
SADTU LIMPOPO MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEC OF EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE SADTU Limpopo Province wishes to welcome the appointment of the Honourable Mavhungu Lerhuli-Ramakhanya as the MEC of Education in our province. Having worked with her in the recent past, we believe that her re-appointment will…
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SADTU NW STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MEC FOR EDUCATION
SADTU NW STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MEC FOR EDUCATION 24 June 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West province welcomes and congratulate the appointment of MEC for Education, Honourable Viola Motsumi. MEC Motsumi is not new in the sector, having served as an educator…
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SADTU FREE STATE WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION
SADTU FREE STATE WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION Friday, 21 June 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers Union in Free State welcomes and congratulates, Dr Mantlhake Julia Maboya on her appointment as the new MEC for Education. Dr Maboya is not new in the education sector, having…
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SADTU IN KZN STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION
SADTU IN KZN STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION 20 June 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal welcomes and congratulates the newly appointed MEC for Education, Honourable Siphosihle Emmanuel Hlomuka. SADTU is hopeful and has confidence that the new MEC is…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON NATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2024
SADTU STATEMENT ON NATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2024 16 June 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the country in commemorating the June 16, 1976, now declared National Youth Day. As a Union operating in the education sector, we have every reason to celebrate this day and the youth…
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SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE HOSTING OF THE 04th MATRIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE HOSTING OF THE 04th MATRIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Limpopo Province will be hosting the 04th Matric Excellence Awards arranged as follows: Date: Friday, 07th June 2024 Venue: Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane Time: 10H00…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE DEATHS OF 10 TEACHERS IN A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT IN LIMPOPO
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE DEATHS OF 10 TEACHERS IN A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT IN LIMPOPO 29 May 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is mourning the 10 teachers who died in a tragic head-on collision between the taxi they were travelling in and a truck on the R521 Dendron…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF NHI BILL INTO LAW
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF NHI BILL INTO LAW 15 May 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the signing into law the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. The signing is indeed an historic moment, and it proves, once again, the ANC-led government’s commitment to improving the…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE GLENVISTA SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM FIGHT
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE GLENVISTA SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM FIGHT 06 May 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) demands justice and fairness in dealing with the fight between learners and a teacher at Glenvista High School. Even though the video of the fight is attracting comments from the public,…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY, 1 MAY
SADTU STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY, 1 MAY 01 May 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins workers in South Africa and globally in celebrating International Workers’ Day, 1 May. The day serves, among others, to unite workers, renew the struggle against the exploitation of workers and…
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