SADTU Statement on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) joins all South Africans in mourning the passing away of Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu. His name will forever remain in the annals of history for his role in fighting against the inhumane apartheid government.
SADTU National Executive Committee Meeting Media Statement
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held its last scheduled National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for the year virtually on 17 December, 2021. The meeting was the first after the November local government elections.
SADTU NW Media Statement Post PEC Meeting
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the North West Province held its last Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting for the year on the 03th - 04th December 2021 in Mafikeng, Royal Aloe Guest Lodge. The PEC deliberated on a number of issues that included organizational, education and politics since the last meeting.
SADTU Limpopo Province shocked by the Unilateral Decision by the Head of the Department of Education in Limpopo to unilaterally terminate the Rural Incentive offered to Qualifying Educators
SADTU Limpopo Province has learnt with great shock and dismay about the unilateral decision by the Head of the Department of Education in Limpopo to unilaterally terminate the rural incentive as contained in circular number 176 of 2021. This unilateral action by the Head of the Department is provocation of the highest order to the union and her members and will be met with a concomitant action from the side of the union.
SADTU Congratulates the 2021 AU Teacher Award Winner
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) congratulates her member and principal of Sunrise View Secondary School in the North West Province, Agnes Rasesemola for winning the 2021 African Union Continental Teacher Award.
SADTU Free State Media Stament Post its PEC Meeting
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the Free State province held its last Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting for the year on the 26th to 27th November 2021 in Parys, at Woodlands Lodge. The PEC deliberated on issues of organisational, education and political since the last meeting. The meeting further delivered on its mandate of adopting programmes and budget for 2022.
SADTU NW Media Statement on the current developments in the Provincial Department of Education
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the North West (SADTU NW) held its Special Provincial Executive Committee (SPEC) meeting on the 23rd November 2021 and reflected on the current developments in the Department of Education in the province.
SADTU EC Media Statement on the tragic death of Bhisho High School after being bullied
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in the Eastern Cape enjoins herself with the people of the province and beyond in expressing her profound sadness on the untimely and tragic passing away of Lathitha Nako, a learner at Bhisho High School.
SADTU is in solidarity with striking SACCAWU members at Massmart Stores
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) expresses its full support and solidarity with her fellow COSATU affiliate, the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) whose members at Massmart Group today embarked on a protected strike.
SADTU NW Media Statement on the arrest of Administrator of the North West Education Department
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union in the North West (SADTU NW) has noted the media statement released by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the arrest of the administrator of North West education department.
A call to be considerate of the plight of learners and students in the light of Loadshedding
The current load-shedding is having an adverse impact on leaners and students at this critical time of the academic year. The advent of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed as a result thereof have already had an adverse impact on teaching and learning. Students, learners and their teachers have had to adopt extra-ordinary measures and improvise to cope with the impact of COVID-19. This was based on the understanding that COVID-19 is a national disaster partly beyond the control of anyone.
SADTU wishes NEHAWU a successful Congress
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union wishes her sister union and fellow affiliate of COSATU, the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) a successful 12th National Congress. The Congress takes place from today, 03 November until 05 November at Birchwood Hotel under the theme;“Strengthen workplace organisation to defend collective bargaining, deepen class consciousness and advance internationalism.”
SADTU wishes the Matric Class of 2021 all the success in their Final Exams
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes all the learners who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (Matric) examinations, the best of luck.
SADTU Statement on the 2021 National Senior Certificate Examinations
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes all the learners who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (Matric) examinations, the best of luck.
SADTU supports its counterpart in Swaziland and all other unions calling for change
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) fully supports her counterpart in Swaziland, the Swaziland National Teachers Union (SNAT) and all public service unions in that country as they face the onslaught from their dictatorial government that is hell-bent on suppressing the will of the people.
SADTU statement on the appointment Dr Reuel Khoza as UKZN Chancellor
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) welcomes the appointment of Dr Reuel Khoza as the new chancellor for the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
SADTU Media Statement on its 31st Anniversary
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) marks its 31st anniversary on 6 October. Launched in the twilight years of the apartheid regime on this day in 1990 in Johannesburg, SADTU became the first non-racial, non-sexist and unitary union for teachers.
SADTU statement on World Teacher's Day
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest union in the education and public service sectors, pays homage to all teachers, lecturers in institutions of higher learning, Early Childhood Development practitioners, education support personnel and her members in particular as the world commemorates World Teachers’ Day on 05 October.
SADTU in Kwazulu Natal Media Statement a victory for Learners, Teachers won’t be retrenched
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in Kwa-Zulu Natal staged thirteen pickets throughout the province on the 17th of August 2021. Through these pickets, SADTU was declaring war on the budget cuts.
Senseless murder of an educator at Heinz Park Primary school
SADTU in the Western Cape is deeply saddened by the tragic event at Heinz Park Primary school this morning where an educator lost his life. Schools are places of safety and educators, learners and the non-teaching staff need to be protected from these horrendous acts of violence.