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SADTU NORTH WEST WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION
SADTU NORTH WEST WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEC FOR EDUCATION The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) in the North West welcomes, without reservation, the appointment of the new Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education Dr Desbo Mohono and wishes her well as she assumes the…
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SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE TRAGIC DEMISE OF CDE COMRADE ANDILE SHEZI: 06/08/26
SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE TRAGIC DEMISE OF CDE COMRADE ANDILE SHEZI: 06/08/26 It is with profound grief and deep sadness that the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) announces the sudden and tragic passing of Comrade Andile Shezi, one of our most vibrant, committed, dedicated, and battle-tested servants of…
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SADTU CONDEMNS ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC).
SADTU CONDEMNS ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC). The South African Democratic Teachers ’Union (expresses its profound concern and disappointment at the statement issued by the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, regarding recent developments at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). As a representative of thousands…
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SADTU supports SAMWU’s National Day of Action
SADTU supports SAMWU’s National Day of Action The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) stands in solidarity with its fellow affiliate in the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) as it embarks on its National Day of Action on Thursday, 09 July…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING AWAY OF CDE SPHAMANDLA MPANZA
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING AWAY OF CDE SPHAMANDLA MPANZA The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal mourns and is deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of Cde Sphamandla Mpanza. He was called to rest through a tragic accident that occurred around Empangeni on…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE CLOSURE OF UMZINYATHI DISTRICT OFFICE
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE CLOSURE OF UMZINYATHI DISTRICT OFFICE The Union notes the notice issued by the KZN Department of Education informing employees about the temporary closure of the uMzinyathi District Office. This office closure is informed by the directives of the Department of Labour. SADTU has been warning…
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SADTU CONGRATULATES NEHAWU ON A SUCCESSFUL 13TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
SADTU CONGRATULATES NEHAWU ON A SUCCESSFUL 13TH NATIONAL CONGRESS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends its warmest congratulations to our fellow affiliate in the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU), on the successful convening of its 13th National…
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SADTU NORTH WEST MEDIA STATEMENT POST PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.
SADTU NORTH WEST MEDIA STATEMENT POST PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of SADTU North West convened its first meeting following a highly successful Provincial Conference, which adopted progressive resolutions aimed at strengthening the organisation and advancing the interests of educators, workers, learners, and communities across…
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SADTU supports COSATU’s high cost of living marches
SADTU supports COSATU’s high cost of living marches The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) stands firmly behind the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in its national marches against the high cost of living taking place across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026. These marches form part…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON NATIONAL YOUTH DAY – JUNE 16
SADTU STATEMENT ON NATIONAL YOUTH DAY – JUNE 16 SADTU Commemorates National Youth Day and Honours the Legacy of the June 16 Uprising The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the nation in commemorating National Youth Day and marking the 50th anniversary of the historic 16 June 1976 uprising….
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SADTU Free State condemns the attack of Student Teacher
SADTU Free State condemns the attack of Student Teacher The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the Free State condemned with strongest terms the attack of the University of Free State Student Teacher who is on practice teaching at Lekhulong Secondary School in Bloemfontein. The incident occurred in the vicinity…
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JOINT STATEMENT OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS YOUTH LEAGUE (ANCYL) AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC TEACHERS UNION STUDENTS CHAPTER (SADTUSC)
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS YOUTH LEAGUE (ANCYL) AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC TEACHERS UNION STUDENTS CHAPTER (SADTUSC) The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) and the South African Democratic Teachers Union Students Chapter (SADTUSC) met at Luthuli House in Johannesburg to chart the path forward in support…
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SADTU congratulates KZN Secretary on her appointment as SACE Chairperson
SADTU congratulates KZN Secretary on her appointment as SACE Chairperson The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) extends its warmest congratulations to the Union’s KwaZulu-Natal Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza on her appointment as the Chairperson of the South African Council for Educators (SACE). SACE is the statutory professional regulatory body for…
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SADTU honours Education Support Personnel on World Education Support Personnel Day
SADTU honours Education Support Personnel on World Education Support Personnel Day The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the global community in commemorating World Education Support Personnel (ESP) Day on 16 May. The day is dedicated to recognizing, paying tribute, and organizing Education Support Personnel, The day, advocated by…
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SADTU Free State condemns the abrupt stoppage of LTSM Allocations to Schools in Free State
SADTU Free State condemns the abrupt stoppage of LTSM Allocations to Schools in Free State The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Free State notes with grave concern the sudden halt of allocation of Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) to schools across the province. The Learning and…
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SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MOURNS THE DEATH OF WATERBRG REGIONAL SECRETARY, CDE ZWELIBALILE WITTES
SADTU LIMPOPO PROVINCE MOURNS THE DEATH OF WATERBRG REGIONAL SECRETARY, CDE ZWELIBALILE WITTES The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Limpopo Province is deeply saddened by the death of Cde Zwelibalele Wittes, the Regional Secretary of Waterberg Region and a full time shopsteward of the union. He passed…
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SADTU FS MEDIA STATEMENT ON EXPECTATIONS FROM THE EDUCATION BUDGET VOTE
SADTU FS MEDIA STATEMENT ON EXPECTATIONS FROM THE EDUCATION BUDGET VOTE The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Free State Province has received an invitation to attend the Education Budget Vote on Tuesday, 05 May 2026 at Dr Regionald Cindo Secondary School in Kroonstad. The Union views the…
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STATEMENT BY SADTU STUDENTS’ CHAPTER: RESPONSE TO SACE CEO ELLA MOKGALANE’S REMARKS.
STATEMENT BY SADTU STUDENTS’ CHAPTER: RESPONSE TO SACE CEO ELLA MOKGALANE’S REMARKS. We, the SADTU Students Chapter, are compelled to express our outrage and indignation regarding the disgraceful remarks made by Ms Ella Mokgalane, the CEO of SACE, during our address at the SADTU Provincial Conference held in Free State…
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COSATU AND FEDUSA GIVE GEMS UNTIL 6 MAY TO REVIEW UNAFFORDABLE 9.5% CONTRIBUTION INCREASE OR FACE INTENSIFIED WORKER ACTION
COSATU AND FEDUSA GIVE GEMS UNTIL 6 MAY TO REVIEW UNAFFORDABLE 9.5% CONTRIBUTION INCREASE OR FACE INTENSIFIED WORKER ACTION The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) have placed GEMS on notice following yesterday’s engagement on the unaffordable 9.5% contribution increase…
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SADTU FREE STATE MEDIA STATEMENT POST THE ELECTIVE PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE
SADTU FREE STATE MEDIA STATEMENT POST THE ELECTIVE PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in Free State held its successful 3rd Quadrennial Provincial Conference on 22 – 24 April 2026 in Parys, at Woodlands Country Lodge convened under the conference theme, “Mobilising the consciousness and uniting revolutionary…
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SADTU condemns the killing of Palestinian school children in Gaza
SADTU condemns the killing of Palestinian school children in Gaza The South African Democratic Teachers Union SADTU condemns, in the strongest terms, the reported killing and endangerment of Palestinian schoolchildren in the occupied West Bank, including the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old near a village school in al ‑ Mughayyir…
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SADTU KZN REFUTES THE LIES CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA REGARDING VOTING FOR ANC OR SACP
SADTU KZN REFUTES THE LIES CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA REGARDING VOTING FOR ANC OR SACP The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal notes with serious concern the lies peddled on social media platforms including the Asikhulume Online Facebook page and the Comrades in Arms WhatsApp Group whose…
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COSATU AND FEDUSA: HEALTH MINISTER CONFIRMS SA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TOO EXPENSIVE AND UNSUSTAINABLE
COSATU AND FEDUSA: HEALTH MINISTER CONFIRMS SA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TOO EXPENSIVE AND UNSUSTAINABLE South Africa’s healthcare financing system is unsustainable, too expensive, and failing workers. This is no longer a matter of contestation. At the recent Section 77 hearing at NEDLAC, the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, confirmed that the…
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SADTU CONDEMNS BRUTAL ATTACKS ON EDUCATORS IN EKURHULENI
SADTU CONDEMNS BRUTAL ATTACKS ON EDUCATORS IN EKURHULENI The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is outraged at the targeted attacks on educators in Ekurhuleni, which have once again claimed the life of a dedicated teacher and left another fighting for his life in hospital. On Monday, 13 April, a…
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COSATU AND FEDUSA ESCALATE GEMS FIGHT AS 9.5% MEDICAL AID HIKE DEVOURS PUBLIC SERVANTS’ WAGES
COSATU AND FEDUSA ESCALATE GEMS FIGHT AS 9.5% MEDICAL AID HIKE DEVOURS PUBLIC SERVANTS’ WAGES. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) are escalating their fight against the 9.5% GEMS contribution increase, warning that the scheme’s refusal to heed organised…
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SADTU notes the publishing of the Draft new History Curriculum for Grades 4–12 for public comment.
SADTU notes the publishing of the Draft new History Curriculum for Grades 4–12 for public comment. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) notes the release of the draft History curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 for public comment as a progressive and timely intervention in strengthening the education system….
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SADTU URGES BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER SIVIWE GWARUBE TO STOP MANIPULATING DEPARTMENTAL RECRUITMENT PROCESSES
SADTU URGES BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER SIVIWE GWARUBE TO STOP MANIPULATING DEPARTMENTAL RECRUITMENT PROCESSES The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) strongly condemns the abuse of power by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, in the Department’s recruitment processes. The Minister’s actions represent a blatant disregard for DPSA directives and…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
SADTU STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the country in commemorating Human Rights Day, under the theme: “Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Rights Dignity Real.” This day remains deeply entrenched in the history of our nation. It is a day that…
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ETDP SETA: EDUCATION UNIONS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION TO HALT ALLEGED CORRUPTION, PROTECT WORKERS, AND PREVENT FURTHER WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
ETDP SETA: EDUCATION UNIONS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION TO HALT ALLEGED CORRUPTION, PROTECT WORKERS, AND PREVENT FURTHER WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE The education unions, SADTU and NAPTOSA, issue this joint media release in the public interest. We do so to protect education and training workers, safeguard public funds, and restore credibility to the…
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SADTU deeply disturbed by a viral video of teacher humiliating a learner
SADTU deeply disturbed by a viral video of teacher humiliating a learner The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply disturbed by a viral video recorded by a teacher showing learners in a classroom eating pies and drinking juice while one learner is sitting covering his face because he…
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SADTU KZN SECURES A MEETING TO DISCUSS EARLY RETIREMENT APPLICATIONS
SADTU KZN SECURES A MEETING TO DISCUSS EARLY RETIREMENT APPLICATIONS SADTU KZN has secured a meeting with the Provincial Education Department – Head of Department to discuss HRM Circular 3 of 2026. In this Circular, the Head of Department, Mr GN Ngcobo, indicated that he is not in a position…
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SADTU NORTH WEST PROVINCE ADDRESSES SPECULATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA ALLEGATIONS
SADTU NORTH WEST PROVINCE ADDRESSES SPECULATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA ALLEGATIONS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West Province has noted with grave concern various speculative social media posts and so-called “Breaking News” graphics regarding the leadership of the Zuluboy Moloto Region in the North West Province. These…
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SADTU KZN CALLS ON PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HOD TO IMPLEMENT THE CABINET DECISION ON EARLY RETIREMENT WITHOUT PENALISATION THUS REJECTING KZN DOE HRM CIRCULAR NO. 6 OF 2026 –
DECISION ON EARLY RETIREMENT WITHOUT PENALISATION THUS REJECTING KZN DOE HRM CIRCULAR NO. 6 OF 2026 – The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in KwaZulu Natal is dismayed by the circular released by the KZN Department of Education (KZNDOE) regarding its inability to comply with the South African Cabinet’s decision…
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SADTU FREE STATE CONCERNED ABOUT CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES
SADTU FREE STATE CONCERNED ABOUT CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in Free State in deeply concerned, but not surprised, by the suspension of classes at Matla Primary School in Bloemfontein due to poor infrastructure that pose a health risk to learners, teachers,…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
SADTU STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day on 08 March under the theme “Give to Gain.” International Women’s Day is observed worldwide to honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also…
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SADTU NW Calls for Immediate Payment of Temporary Educators and Acting Allowances
SADTU NW Calls for Immediate Payment of Temporary Educators and Acting Allowances The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) North West expresses serious concern and dissatisfaction over the continued non-payment of temporary educators and the delays in the payment of acting allowances across districts. It is unacceptable that educators who…
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COSATU PUBLIC SERVICE UNIONS REJECTS THE UNJUSTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME INCREASE AND CALLS FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
COSATU PUBLIC SERVICE UNIONS REJECTS THE UNJUSTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME INCREASE AND CALLS FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION. The public service unions affiliated to COSATU and represented in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council — DENOSA, NEHAWU, SADTU, POPCRU, SAMATU, PAWUSA and SAEPU — unequivocally rejects the decision…
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SADTU STUDENTS’ CHAPTER STATEMENT ON SACE IMPOSING MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE ON UNEMPLOYED EDUCATORS
SADTU STUDENTS’ CHAPTER STATEMENT ON SACE IMPOSING MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE ON UNEMPLOYED EDUCATORS. It is with profound outrage that we respond to the South African Council for Educators’ (SACE) longstanding decision to impose a monthly subscription fee on unemployed graduates who aspire to be teachers. This is an egregious policy…
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COSATU Public Service Unions on GEMS Increases
COSATU Public Service Unions on GEMS Increases- The public service unions affiliated to COSATU — DENOSA, NEHAWU, SADTU, POPCRU, SAMATU, PAWUSA and SAEPU are united and outraged by the decision of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) to impose a 9.8%-member contribution increase for 2026. This high member contribution follows…
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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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SADTU supports COSATU’s Candle Light Prayer gathering at the site of the Tragic Vanderbijlpark Accident.
SADTU supports COSATU’s Candle Light Prayer gathering at the site of the Tragic Vanderbijlpark Accident. 22 January 2026 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), as an affiliate of COSATU and a union in the education sector, fully supports the memorial candle light prayer service scheduled to take place at…
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SADTU MOURNS THE LOSS OF THIRTEEN LEARNERS IN A VANDERBIJLPARK ACCIDENT
SADTU MOURNS THE LOSS OF THIRTEEN LEARNERS IN A VANDERBIJLPARK ACCIDENT 19 January 2026 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply shocked and devastated by a tragic accident involving a scholar transport minibus taxi that claimed the lives of thirteen learners in Vanderbijlpark this morning, just days after…
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SADTU FREE STATE CONGRATULATES THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2025 IN THE PROVINCE
SADTU FREE STATE CONGRATULATES THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2025 IN THE PROVINCE 15 January 2026 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Free State congratulates the Free State matric class of 2025 for their sterling performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The province achieved an overall…
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SADTU NORTH WEST CONGRATULATE THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2025
SADTU NORTH WEST CONGRATULATE THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2025 14 January 2026 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West Province warmly congratulates the Class of 2025, the teaching fraternity, school management teams, support staff, parents, and all education stakeholders on the release of the matric results,…
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SADTU WELCOMES MEMBERS AND LEARNERS TO THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
SADTU WELCOMES MEMBERS AND LEARNERS TO THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) warmly welcomes all educators, support staff, and learners to the commencement of the 2026 academic year as school open their doors to learners on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. We extend a special welcome…
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The South African Democratic Teacher’s Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape congratulates the NSC class of 2025
MEDIA STATEMENT 13 January 2026 The South African Democratic Teacher’s Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape congratulates the NSC class of 2025 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape congratulates the class of 2025 on their outstanding performance in the NSC examinations, released on 12 January…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE 2025 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (MATRIC) EXAMINATIONS
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE 2025 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (MATRIC) EXAMINATIONS 13 January 2026 The South African Democratic Teachers ’Union (SADTU) congratulates the Class of 2025 of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for achieving an 88% pass rate, an improvement on the87.3% recorded in 2024. This was the largest matric cohort…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF READINESS FOR SCHOOL RE-OPENING
SADTU KZN STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF READINESS FOR SCHOOL RE-OPENING The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal has been inundated with panic calls from some school principals who are worried by the poor state of readiness for schools reopening. Schools are re-opening on the 14th of…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF EMPLOYER MEDICAL SUBSIDY FOR GEMS MEMBERS
MEDIA STATEMENT 09 January 2026 SADTU STATEMENT ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF EMPLOYER MEDICAL SUBSIDY FOR GEMS MEMBERS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is outraged that the 4.5% employer medical subsidy adjustment will not take effect in January 2026 but will instead be implemented from 1 February 2026. The…
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SADTU EASTERN CAPE DIPS ITS BANNER IN HONOUR OF COMRADE THANDAZA”CHWAMA” KOYA.
SADTU EASTERN CAPE DIPS ITS BANNER IN HONOUR OF COMRADE THANDAZA”CHWAMA” KOYA. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Province of the Eastern Cape conveys its deepest revolutionary condolences to the family, comrades, friends, and all loving associates of Comrade Thandaza Koya who passed away on Sunday, 28…
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POST SADTU NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
POST SADTU NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. The National Executive Committee ( of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union ( held its last ordinary meeting for the year from 11 to 13 December 2025 in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The NEC manages the affairs of the Union and comprises national offices bearers, provincial…
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The South African Democratic Teacher’s Union (SADTU) is disturbed and perturbed by the fatal shooting of the Deputy Principal of the Kayamandi Primary School
The South African Democratic Teacher’s Union (SADTU) is disturbed and perturbed by the fatal shooting of the Deputy Principal of the Kayamandi Primary School. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape has learned of the brutal and inhumane fatal shooting of the Deputy Principal of Khayamandi…
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SADTU CONGRATULATES COSATU ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
SADTU CONGRATULATES COSATU ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) congratulates its labour federation, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) on its 40th anniversary. The Federation will mark this historic milestone of unwavering struggle, sacrifice, and triumph for the rights and dignity of workers…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE 16-DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE 16-DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the global community in observing the 16-Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. This campaign, observed annually from 25 November to 10 December aims…
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SADTU SUPPORTS THE CALLS FOR A NATIONAL SHUTDOWN TO HIGHLIGHT THE SCOURGE OF GBVF
SADTU SUPPORTS THE CALLS FOR A NATIONAL SHUTDOWN TO HIGHLIGHT THE SCOURGE OF GBVF The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) stands in firm solidarity with the millions of South Africans participating in today’s national shutdown and demonstrations calling for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) to be declared a national…
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SADTU Condemns Premature Termination of Temporary Educators Ahead of Conversions Under Collective Agreement 2 of 2024
MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU Condemns Premature Termination of Temporary Educators Ahead of Conversions Under Collective Agreement 2 of 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the North West (SADTU NW) strongly condemns and rejects the Department of Education’s intention to terminate the contracts of temporary educators before fully implementing Collective…
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South Africa Will Not Be Divided by Foreign Misinformation
South Africa Will Not Be Divided by Foreign Misinformation The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) strongly condemns the false and inflammatory claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging that Afrikaners are victims of genocide in South Africa. These statements are not only…
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KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF CDE FANA DERRICK MTHEMBU, THE CHAIRPERSON OF PHIWO KAMJULA GWAMANDA REGION.
With heavy hearts, the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal formally announces to all members that Comrade Fana Mthembu is no longer with us. Comrade Fana passed away in hospital on Sunday, 2 November 2025. His passing came as a shock to all of us, as it was…
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SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF CDE DAVID ‘Mdavu’ MAZIBUKO
SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF CDE DAVID ‘Mdavu’ MAZIBUKO The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal is shocked following the death of the Secretary of Magwaza Maphalala Branch (former Bergville Branch) in Phiwo kaMjula Gwamanda Region, David Mazibuko affectionately known as Comrade Mdavu. Comrade Mdavu passed…
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CALL FOR DBE TO REWORK THE GRADE 12 EXAMINATION TIMETABLE
CALL FOR DBE TO REWORK THE GRADE 12 EXAMINATION TIMETABLE The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) notes with concern the clashes in the Grade 12 examination timetable. This clash if not attended will disadvantage learners as well as teachers who have to ensure the smooth…
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SADTU WESTERN CAPE OUTRAGED BY INCIDENT OF BULLYING AT MILNERTON HIGH SCHOOL
SADTU WESTERN CAPE OUTRAGED BY INCIDENT OF BULLYING AT MILNERTON HIGH SCHOOL The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape is deeply concerned and outraged by a video circulating in the media showing a group of boys violently assaulting a fellow learner. SADTU advocates for schools to…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE START OF THE 2025 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE START OF THE 2025 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes all the candidates who will be sitting for the 2025 National Senior Examinations (NSC) the best of luck. The importance of these examinations cannot be overstated. They mark the culmination…
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SADTU in KwaZulu Natal sends a message of support to the Matric Class of 2025
SADTU in KwaZulu Natal sends a message of support to the Matric Class of 2025 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal sends a message of support to all Grade 12 learners in the province who will soon be sitting for their National Senior Certificate examinations. The…
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SADTU CONGRATULATES TEAM NORTH-WEST FOR THEIR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN THE NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS
SADTU CONGRATULATES TEAM NORTH-WEST FOR THEIR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN THE NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North-West province extends its warmest congratulations to Team North- West for their outstanding performance in the National Teaching Awards (NTA). Your exceptional achievement is a testament to your…
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SADTU Celebrates Members Honoured at National Teaching Awards
SADTU Celebrates Members Honoured at National Teaching Awards The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is celebrating the achievements of its members who were honoured at the prestigious National Teaching Awards (NTA) ceremony held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. SADTU Vice President for Education, Comrade Fassega Solomon, attended the…
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SADTU SUPPORTS COSATU’S INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DECENT WORK
SADTU SUPPORTS COSATU’S INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DECENT WORK The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) will join pickets and marches across in towns and cities across all nine provinces organised by its federation, COSATU as part of the National Day of Action to mark the International Day of Decent Work…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON WORLD TEACHERS DAY, 5 OCTOBER 2025
05 October 2025 Theme: Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession On October 5 the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (joins the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day. SADTU honours not only the teachers of today but the generations of educators and knowledge keepers who came before us. From the fireside…
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The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is disturbed and perturbed by the recent allegations of sexual relations, harassment, and victimisation by some teachers in our province.
MEDIA STATEMENT The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is disturbed and perturbed by the recent allegations of sexual relations, harassment, and victimisation by some teachers in our province. As a union of professionals and custodians of all children under our care, we are bound by the Code of Conduct,…
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SADTU CONDEMNS RAMPANT BURGLARIES IN SCHOOLS LEADING TO THE THEFT OF VALUABLE LEARNER TEACHER SUPPORT MATERIAL
MEDIA STATEMENT 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 SADTU CONDEMNS RAMPANT BURGLARIES IN SCHOOLS LEADING TO THE THEFT OF VALUABLE LEARNER TEACHER SUPPORT MATERIAL The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West province is deeply concerned and outraged by the growing number of burglaries in schools across the province: e.g….
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SADTU mourns the loss of five learners in Pietermaritzburg accident.
SADTU mourns the loss of five learners in Pietermaritzburg accident. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that claimed the lives of five learners in Imbali township, Pietermaritzburg, this morning. According to reports, the learners aged between 9 and 11 were travelling in…
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SADTU submits its comments on Bela Act draft regulations
MEDIA STATEMENT 04 September 2025 SADTU submits its comments on Bela Act draft regulations The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted with great concern the published Bela Act draft regulations issued by the Minister of Basic Education for public comment. SADTU reminds the public that the amendments to…
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SADTU is ready to host the 2025 SATO Solidarity Games
SADTU is ready to host the 2025 SATO Solidarity Games It is all systems go for the 2025 Southern African Teachers’ Organisation (SAT0) Solidarity Games and Cultural Night set to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from 29 to 30 August 2025. Hosted by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU),…
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SADTU Responds to the Appointment of Penelope Vinjevold as Chairperson of the National Education and Training Council
MEDIA STATEMENT SADTU Responds to the Appointment of Penelope Vinjevold as Chairperson of the National Education and Training Council. The South African Democratic Teachers ’Union (observes with grave concern the announcement by Minister Siviwe Gwarube of the appointment of Penelope Vinjevold as Chairperson of the National Education and Training Council…
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SADTU WELCOMES ELRC INVESTIGATION INTO GHOST WORKERS
SADTU WELCOMES ELRC INVESTIGATION INTO GHOST WORKERS The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) applauds the Education Labour Relations Council’s (ELRC) recent appointment to lead a systematic, nationwide inquiry into allegations of ghost workers in our public schooling system. This crucial step, mandated by the five teacher unions, the Department…
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SADTU DISTANCES ITS GENERAL SECRETARY FROM A VIRAL VIDEO OF A BRANCH BI-ELECTION WHICH CARRIES HIS IMAGE
MEDIA STATEMENT 14 August 2025 SADTU DISTANCES ITS GENERAL SECRETARY FROM A VIRAL VIDEO OF A BRANCH BI-ELECTION WHICH CARRIES HIS IMAGE Click to see image: sadtu.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8c10fd46-595c-4661-a879-0914e8b15ee0.mp4 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) distances its General Secretary from a viral video of a branch bi-election which carries…
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SADTU and the Struggle for Gender Equality
Good afternoon comrades and viewers across the country. Welcome to this week’s edition of the SADTU Online Political School —where education is resistance and dialogue is a weapon of transformation. Today, we raise the banner of gender justice with our guest, the Vice President (Gender), as we reflect on the…
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SADTU Western Cape Media Statement on Post Provisioning for 2026
11 August 2025 SADTU Western Cape Media Statement on Post Provisioning for 2026 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union Western Cape (SADTU) is outraged by the WCED for declaring a zero increase in the basket of posts for 2026. This follows consultation meetings with the MEC (Mr. David Maynier) on…
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SADTU TO HOST 2025 SATO GAMES
MEDIA ALERT SADTU TO HOST 2025 SATO GAMES The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is going to host the 2025 Southern African Teachers’ Organisation (SAT0) Games in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban from 29 to 31 August 2025. More than 3000 educators from teachers’ unions in the SADC Region are expected to…
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SADTU OBSERVES WOMEN’S DAY AND WOMEN’S MONTH
SADTU OBSERVES WOMEN’S DAY AND WOMEN’S MONTH The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the nation in commemorating National Women’s Day on 9 August and observing Women’s Month throughout August. National Women’s Day, declared a public holiday in the new democratic dispensation post 1994, honours the courageous women who…
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SADTU notes the gazetting of Bela Act draft regulations
08 August 2025 SADTU notes the gazetting of Bela Act draft regulations The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) notes the gazetting of two sets of draft regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA ACT) by the Minister of Basic Education for public comment. These regulations pertain to…
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SADTU North West Response to the MEC’s Call for Educators to Resign or be Suspended.
MEDIA STATEMENT 06 August 2025 SADTU North west Response to the MEC’s Call for Educators to Resign or be Suspended. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the North West (SADTU NW) notes with great concern and disappointment the recent public remarks made by the Member of the Executive Council…
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SADTU condemns violent bullying incidents at the Thuto Lesedi and David Mama Secondary Schools.
SADTU condemns violent bullying incidents at the Thuto Lesedi and David Mama Secondary Schools. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply disturbed by the latest reported bullying incidents involving learners from David Mama Senior Secondary School in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape and Thuto Lesedi Secondary School in Vosloorus, Gauteng….
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SADTU STATEMENT ON UMALUSI CEO’S APPOINTMENT AS PRESIDENT OF IAEA
SADTU STATEMENT ON UMALUSI CEO’S APPOINTMENT AS PRESIDENT OF IAEA 04 August 2025 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) congratulates Dr Mafu Ramoketsi, the CEO of Umalusi – Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training on his appointment as President of the International Association for…
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SADTU Online Political School to host the National Treasurer, Comrade Lindiwe Motshwane to discuss the Union’s Finance Manual and financial governance
SADTU Online Political School to host the National Treasurer, Comrade Lindiwe Motshwane to discuss the Union’s Finance Manual and financial governance The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is pleased to announce that its Online Political School will host the Union’s National Treasurer, Comrade Lindiwe Motshwane on Wednesday, 06 August…
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Education International invites applications for the post of Regional Coordinator Full-time, based in EI Africa Regional Office in Accra, Ghana
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EMPLOYER EARLY RETIREMENT PROGRAMME (ERP)
EMPLOYER EARLY RETIREMENT PROGRAMME (ERP) Parties to the council finally concluded on the Early Retirement Programme that took several rounds of consultations and engagements. The draft collective agreement that was formally tabled by the employer was finally rejected by SADTU and other parties collectively. one of the reasons why SADTU…
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SADTU Online School to Host General Secretary Dr Mugwena Maluleke to discuss the Union’s Constitution
SADTU Online School to Host General Secretary Dr Mugwena Maluleke to discuss the Union’s Constitution The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is pleased to announce that its Online Political School will host the Union’s General Secretary, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, at 16H00. Dr Maluleke will…
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SADTU MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER DEPUTY PRESIDENT DAVID MABUZA
SADTU MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER DEPUTY PRESIDENT DAVID MABUZA The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, former Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC), and former Premier of Mpumalanga, comrade David…
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WORK TO RULE PAYS: SADTU KZN WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT OF BASIC ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOLS.
SADTU KZN MEDIA STATEMENT 02 July 2025 WORK TO RULE PAYS: SADTU KZN WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT OF BASIC ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOLS. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal welcomes with appreciation and excitement the release of the long-awaited basic allocation funds to schools. SADTU has been reliably informed…
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STATEMENT ON SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL’S REACTION TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW CFO
STATEMENT ON SADTU KWAZULU-NATAL’S REACTION TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW CFO. SADTU KwaZulu-Natal has noted with great disappointment, the appointment of Miss Yali Joyi as the Chief Finance Office of the KZN Department of Education. It is now public knowledge that Ms Joyi is a former senior official of…
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SADTU NW Statement on the Appointment of the Superintendent General
MEDIA STATEMENT 30 June 2025 SADTU NW Statement on the Appointment of the Superintendent General The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West extend its congratulations to Mr. Lengane Bogatsu on his appointment as Superintend Geneal in the North West Department of Education. We are confident that…
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SADTU POST NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STATEMENT
SADTU POST NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STATEMENT 28 June 2025 The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held its second ordinary meeting of the year on the 26th and 27th of June 2025 in Kempton Park. The first day of the meeting coincided with the…
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SADTU’s reaction to the signing of the school safety protocol between the DBE and SAPS.
SADTU’s reaction to the signing of the school safety protocol between the DBE and SAPS. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) notes the signing of the Collaborative Implementation Protocol between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on school safety as one of…
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SADTU MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL UNION OF MINEWORKERS AHEAD OF ITS NATIONAL CONGRESS
SADTU MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL UNION OF MINEWORKERS AHEAD OF ITS NATIONAL CONGRESS The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest trade union in the public sector, extends its revolutionary message of solidarity and support to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) as it convenes its 18th…
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SADTU KZN MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE
MEDIA STATEMENT 17 June 2025 SADTU KZN MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE On the 16th of June 2025, the South African Democra9c Teachers’ Union (SADTU) had a meeting with the Head of Department, Mr GN Ngcobo regarding the payment plan and the status of June…
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SADTU STATEMENT ON NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
SADTU STATEMENT ON NATIONAL YOUTH DAY On National Youth Day, commemorated annually on 16 June, the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins the nation in remembering the historic sacrifices made by the youth of 1976. This year’s Youth Month is observed under the theme: “Skills for the Changing World…
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SADTU VEHEMENTLY REJECTS DA’s UNLAWFUL GUIDELINES FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BELA ACT
SADTU VEHEMENTLY REJECTS DA’s UNLAWFUL GUIDELINES FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BELA ACT The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is dismayed by the arrogance of the Minister of Basic Education by releasing the purported guidelines for the implementation of the Bela Act. These guidelines were sent…
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SADTU KZN STATEMENT FOLLOWING ITS MEETING WITH THE PREMIER
SADTU KZN STATEMENT FOLLOWING ITS MEETING WITH THE PREMIER 11 June 2025 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal has just concluded a meeting with the Premier, following our formal request for engagement. The meeting was progressive, as it created a platform for SADTU to present the funding…