SADTU Eastern Cape Media Statement on the reopening of schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Eastern Cape wishes to accept and appreciate the engagement between the employer and the stakeholder on 23 May 2020. This statement is informed by the promise we made in the circulated PWC decisions on 22/05/2020 that we will engage and advise in relation to Instruction 17 Issued by Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE).
Statement of SADTU in KZN on readiness of schools to re-open for teachers
SADTU in KwaZulu-Natal noted the call of the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to re-open schools across the country on 1 June 2020 amid persistent Covid-19 cases growth. This announcement was followed by KZN Circular 30 issued by the HOD indicating that upon the assessment done by the department they were confident that schools were ready to receive school Principals the 21 May 2020.
SADTU Limpopo Province Media Statement on the re-opening of schools
SADTU Limpopo Province has noted with concern the announcement made on the 18th of May 2020 by the Minister of Basic Education, The Honourable Angie Motshekga about the phased re-opening of schools starting with Grade 7 and 12 on the 01st June 2020. Subsequent to that, the Limpopo Department of Education issued a circular instructing SMTs of schools to report back to work on the 25th May 2020 and educators to report on the 26th May 2020.
SADTU North West Media Statement on the re-opening of schools
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in the North West province has noted the address by the Minister of Basic Education on 18 May 2020 regarding the re-opening of schools for all teachers and support staff on 25 May 2020 and for Grade 7 and Grade 12 learners on 1 June 2020.
SADTU Northern Cape Media Statement on the reopening of schools
We have noted the presentation by the Minister of Basic Education Ms Angie Motshekga on the reopening of schools for teachers on the 25th of May 2020 and for Grade 7 and Grade 12 learners on the 1st June 2020.
Media Statement COSATU Joint Mandating Committee (JMC) statement on the failure by the employer to implement PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2018
COSATU Public Service Unions: POPCRU, SADTU, DENOSA, PAWUSA, SAEPU & SAMA, collectively bring to our members an update on the continuing dispute to break the impasse on the failure by the employer to implement PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2018 to the latter.
Joint Media Statement by Teacher Unions on the media briefing by the Minister of Basic Education on the re opening of schools and the state of readiness against results of the Unions National Baseline Survey of Principals on School Readiness
The Minister of Basic Education last night, 19 May 2020, addressed the country on the re-opening of schools and the state of readiness to receive teachers and learners back at school.
SADTU North West Media Statement on the Reopening of Schools
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in the North West province has noted, with serious concern, the manner in which the Department of Education in the province is dealing with the issue of Covid -19 and preparations towards the reopening of schools. Our concern is amongst others informed by the circulation of the two Circulars i.e. Circular 21/2020 and the one entitled "Cleaning Campaign: Re-opening of Schools" which were released without even consulting with the union.
SADTU statement on World Education Support Personnel Day
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the country’s biggest union in the education and public service sectors, today joins her global federation Education International (EI) in celebrating May 16, World Education Support Personnel (ESP) Day.
Joint Media Statement on the Consultations by the Minister of Basic Education with Trade Unions on the Reopening of the Pre-Schools, Schools
On the International Nurses Day we join the world in celebrating and appreciating the nurses risking their lives doing their job to take care of the sick. We urge the employers to put the safety of these workers on the front line as a priority in providing the PPEs. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues in the Nursing profession and we wish them peace and safety.
SADTU Media Statement on the state of readiness to open schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) will not allow any of her members to report for duty on Monday because the Department of Basic Education has failed to meet the minimum requirements to ensure safety as per COVID 19 Alert Level 4.
Joint Media Statement on the Presentations by the Ministers of Basic Education and Higher Education, Science and Technology regarding the reopening of the Pre-Schools, Schools and Higher Education Institutions
As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc around the world we are experiencing the greatest display of solidarity in human history. This is the solidarity we expect in our education institutions and we as education trade unions felt that we should jointly respond to the Ministers’ plans.
SADTU media statement on the reopening of schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted the presentation by the Director General of Basic Education to the Parliamentary Education Portfolio Committee regarding the reopening of schools.
SADTU media statement in anticipation of the reopening of the schools and colleges in the context of ALERT4 LEVEL of the virus
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is looking forward to the addresses to the nation by the Ministers of Education about the reopening of schools as mentioned President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the nation.
COSATU Joint Mandating Committee Statement on the failure by the employer to implement PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2018
This is an update to our members on the non Implementation of the PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2018 “Agreement on the Salary Adjustments and Improvements on Conditions of Service for the period 2018/19; 2019/20 and 2020/21.
SADTU North West condemns acts of vandalising schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in North West Province is seriously disturbed and demoralized by the spate of break-ins and vandalism of schools in the province and the country in general.
SADTU Northern Cape is disturbed by the vandalism of schools during the Covid 19 Lockdown
SADTU in the Northern Cape have learned of the disturbing events of vandalism of schools and theft throughout the Province. A total of 26 schools have been affected by these criminals acts.
SADTU Western Cape demands that Education MEC be fired for defying National Government by going ahead with the school feeding project
SADTU is flabbergasted by Western Cape Education MEC’s arrogance in the handling of the school feeding project. She has the audacity to defy National Government and go ahead with the project. SADTU demands that she be fired.
SADTU calls for swift action against criminality
SADTU Gauteng is deeply concerned about the rising appalling levels of destruction of property at various institutions across the province. The latest burning of Soshanguve High school is the twenty second incident of vandalism meted out at schools by criminal elements roaming within our communities. It is apparent that the perpetrators of this barbaric acts are taking advantage of the quietness brought about by the national lockdown regulations.
SADTU Western Cape Media Statement on WCED School Feeding Plan
SADTU Western Cape wants to indicate that the union is equally anxious that working class learners and their families do not have access to food during this lockdown period. However, the Union believes the plan by the Western Cape government to feed the learners in schools will defeat attempts to curb the spread of COVID 19 and put the lives of vulnerable working class learners at risk.