Essential Services Committee Declaration Vindicates SADTU
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU), the largest union in the public sector in general and in education in particular, welcomes the declaration of the Essential Services Committee not to designate as an essential service, the services of school principals, deputy principals and Heads of Departments at schools and therefore upheld their right to strike.
SADTU Limpopo to picket at Witpoort Magistrate Court in support of a female teacher who was attacked and raped at Lephalale
SADTU Limpopo will on Monday, 03 October, 2018 picket at the Witpoort Magistrate Court where the alleged criminals who attacked and raped a female teacher a week ago, will be appearing.
SADTU statement on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) fully supports the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence which begins from 25 November to 1O December. This international campaign aims to stimulate action to end violence against women and children and raise awareness on the negative impact that violence and abuse have on women and children.
SADTU North West saddened by the brutual killing of a Grade 1 Learner
The South African Democratic Teacher Union in the North West (SADTU NW) is shocked and perplexed by the gruesome killing of a Grade 1 learner at Dikeledi Makapan Primary school in Makapanstaad.
The Democratic Alliance led Western Cape government has no regard for the public's view on education
SADTU Western Cape is not surprised that the Provincial Legislature, led by Premier Helen Zille, passed the Western Cape Schools Amendment Bill.
SADTU Eastern Cape celebrates victory over Grade R matters
SADTU Eastern Cape, as a caring organization, has scored a victory for the Grade R teachers, judging by the outcome of the meeting with Eastern Cape Department of Education yesterday.
Gems is relocating office to new premises
This letter serves to inform the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) of the relocation of the GEMS Head Office from 15 to 19 November 2018.
SADTU Eastern Cape Media Statement on Grade R Matters
SADTU Eastern Cape will wage an intensive struggle on behalf of Grade R teachers against the Department of Education in the province. The fight is on the basis of the flowing critical matters which are long over due and have to be resolved immediately.
Let's reject racism and rally behind Nozipho Mthembu
SADTU Western Cape wants to express its dismay on how our fellow educator Nozipho Mthembu was treated at Rustenburg Girls Junior High School. We want to place on record that schools through its educational ethos, have the role to instill values of respect, dignity, equality and tolerance in our learners to mention a few. Therefore, we cannot fathom why a school would treat an education professional with such disdain.
Application of the Fee Free Education Bursary as administered by NSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is in the processes of taking bursary applications for the 2019 academic year for learners and students wishing to study at public TVET Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, we are entrusted to manage and administer the Fee Free Education Bursary as announced by government in 2017 for implementation starting in 2018.
SADTU responds to the 2018 Medium Term Budget Statement
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union, the largest union in the education sector, has met the 2018 Medium Term Budget statement with caution. The Union welcomes the fact that the Statement continues to prioritise education, health, social and community development, However, it has brought unease to our members who are public servants.
SADTU statement on the upcoming Medium Term Budget Statement
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU), the largest trade union in the education sector and an affiliate of COSATU, is expecting new ideas from the recently appointed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in his medium-term budget policy statement.
SADTU Eastern Cape Matric Examination
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union in the Eastern Cape wishes all the Matriculants well in their final examinations which signals the end of their 12 years of Basic Education.
SADTU North West Matric well wishes
The South African Democratic Teacher Union in the North West (SADTU NW) the largest trade union in the education sector, conveys its best wishes to 34 860 candidates who will be writing their 2018 National Senior Certificate Examinations in the North West Province.
Statement on Liberia
Education International is shocked and appalled by recent reports documenting horrific crimes perpetrated against children in Liberia, in the care of a charity operated school, More Than Me.
25 Lessons Learnt on Education and Democracy
Democracy and human rights are not a gift of nature. Their underlying values are to be instilled to future generations. This is the unwritten clause in the assignment of the teaching profession globally. Pedagogy and didactic methods imbued with democratic values should inform all teaching, irrespective of the subject. This is a formidable challenge, particularly in non-democratic countries, where sometimes educators are required to pursue ideological or religious objectives set by the state; but also in countries where school systems are expected to first and foremost serve the needs of markets and the economy educating future consumers, leaving educators little time or space to contribute to the development of responsible citizens. Educating for democracy requires that educators are properly trained, qualified and that they enjoy the professional freedom needed to carry out that task.
Media Release - ELRC Collective Agreements
The three agreements not only gives effect to the mandate of the Council to maintain labour peace in the public education sector, but also seeks to fulfil the vision of the National Development Plan in terms of basic education to improve the conditions of service of educators, and in terms of Collective Agreement 3 of 2018, uphold the Constitutional rights of the child.
SADTU signs ground-breaking ELRC collective agreements
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) salutes the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) for concluding three crucial collective agreements that will ensure among others, the protection of the rights of a child and improve conditions of service of educators.
Best wishes to the 2018 matric candidates - SADTU
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU), the largest trade union in the education sector, conveys its best wishes for success to the 796 542 candidates who are writing their 2018 National Senior Examinations (Matric). The exams began today with 37 340 learners doing the first practical examination in Computer Examinations Technology. The examinations will get into full swing on Monday, 22 October 2018 with the writing of languages.
SADTU's message on World Teachers' Day 2018
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU), the country's largest teacher and education workers union, joins millions of teachers around the world in celebrating October 5 - World Teachers' Day.