SADTU Statement on the 44th Anniversary of the Congress of South Africa Students (COSAS)
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes to congratulate the South African Congress of Students (COSAS) on her 44 th anniversary. Born on the 31 st of May 1979 at the height of repression by the apartheid regime, COSAS came into being to represent the interests of students in the wake of the June 16 Soweto uprisings which saw many young people dying and being imprisoned for fighting against Bantu education.
SADTU Congratulatory Statement on the appointment of Comrade K. K. Nkosi as the Member of Executive (Public Works)
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu Natal congratulates her leader, Comrade K. K. Nkosi for his appointment as the MEC for Public Works.
SADTU Media Statement On World Education Support Personnel Day
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) today marks the 16 th of May, World Education Support Personnel Day.
SADTU Statement on Independent Assessor Findings on Maladminitration And Poor Governance at UNISA
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has noted with great concern the contents, findings and recommendations of the Independent Assessor appointed by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology into the University of South Africa (UNISA). SADTU is disturbed by the findings which amply demonstrate the nature and extent of maladministration and poor governance at UNISA.
SADTU supports SAMWU on amendments to the Municipal Systems Act
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) fully supports the objections made by the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) to the amendments to the Municipal Systems Act to prohibit municipal workers from holding office in political parties.
SADTU Eastern Cape mourns the passing of former Provincial Chairperson, Comrade Tabile Kunene
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the Eastern Cape has learnt with shock about the sudden passing away of former SADTU Provincial Chairperson and Chairperson of COSATU, Comrade Tabile Kunene.
SADTU holds its first ordinary national executive committee meeting in 2023
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) had its first ordinary meeting for the year 2023 in Boksburg on the 28 th and 29 th of March. The meeting convened after several special executive committee meetings since February to deal with wage negotiations for the 2023/2024 financial cycle.
Joint Statement by Majority Unions in the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), an affiliate of COSATU, together with the unions affiliated to the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) namely NAPTOSA, PSA, HOSPERSA and SAOU, driven by the mandate from members, have since the 17 th of February 2023 engaged in wage negotiations for 2023/24 at the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council. Together, these unions form a 53,9% majority in the Council.
Joint Media Statement of the Majority of Unions in the Public Service Co-Ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC)
The majority of the unions in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), are calling for the Department of Public Service and Administration to come back to the Council on 17 March 2023 with an improved offer.
SADTU Statement on the latest in Wage Negotiations
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) and other unions affiliated to FEDUSA who together form 53,9% of those currently in negotiations at the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSCBC) are making strides in the current wage negotiations.
SADTU post special NEC statement
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) met today to receive feedback on the latest negotiations which took place yesterday, the 14th of March 2023.
SADTU Statement following the Special NEC Meeting On Wage Offer by Government
The National Executive Committee of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held a special meeting last night to deliberate on the latest wage offer presented by Government at the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSCBC). SADTU is part of 53,7% of public service unions in negotiations.
SADTU Welcomes the Beginning of the 2023 Academic Year
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the beginning of the 2023 academic year as inland schools prepare to open their doors to learners on Wednesday, 11 January and coastal schools shall start on Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
SADTU strongly condemns the reckless advertising by a Pretoria-based nightclub enticing students to use their NSFAS allowances to buy alcohol
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), as a union with a vested interest in creating a learning nation, cannot allow the reckless advertising by a Pretoria-based Uropa nightclub to go unchallenged. The club published posters offering discounts for alcohol for its Student Night Wednesday adding the punchline – NSFAS INGENILE – literally meaning NFSAS has landed.
SADTU Response to the State of The Nation Address
SADTU notes the State of the Nation address delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the time when the country is grappling with blackouts due to a crisis in electricity supply.
SADTU Statement on Increasing Incidents of Violence in Schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) would like to express its sadness and exasperation at the alarming increase in the number of incidents of violence in schools in the form of bullying, suicide, stabbing and shooting since the beginning of the 2023 academic year.
SADTU Free State Congratulates Matric Class of 2022
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the Free State congratulates all the matric learners of 2022 for their sterling performance in the 2022 NSC Examinations.
SADTU Statement on the 2022 National Senior Certificate Results
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union welcomes the 2022 National Senior Certificate results as released by the Department of Basic Education.
SADTU Welcomes the 55th National Conference of the ANC Elected Leadership Collective
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), organising and representing over 265 000 Education Workers across the length and breadth of our country, welcomes the newly elected members of the ANC’s 55th National Congress, National Executive Committee.