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.
SADTU Post NEC meeting Statement
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) held its third ordinary meeting on 17 September 2021. The NEC, as a structure where the management of the affairs of the union are vested, deliberated and took decisions on organisational, educational, labour, socio-economic, political and international matters.
Non-Payment of Temporary Teachers and Screeners by the Northern Cape Department of Education
SADTU in the Northern Cape is disturbed by the current state of affairs in the Province, where screeners and teachers have not been paid for two to three months.
I AM A SCHOOL FAN – Taking on violence at schools
Johannesburg, 30 AUGUST 2021: Driven by deep concern over the increase in violence at and around schools, The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) launched the “I Am a School Fan” campaign against violence in schools in 2019. The campaign aims to mobilise all stakeholders including parents, teachers, learners, and government departments to address school-related violence in all its forms. As of 30 August 2021, SADTU will partner with Old Mutual, Brand South Africa and UNICEF to gain more traction and drive awareness throughout South Africa.
Media Statement on the passing of former Secretary General of the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), Comrade Ibo Nana Kenosi
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) have learnt, with shock, of the sudden passing of the former Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) Secretary General Comrade Ibo Nana Kenosi on Monday, 16th August 2021
SADTU Women’s Day Media Alert
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is joining the rest of the country in celebrating Women’s Month and August 9 – Women’s Day under the theme, “The Year of Charlotte Maxeke: Realizing Women’s Rights for and Equal Future”.
Joint Media Statement by five Teacher Unions, I.E. NAPTOSA, NATU, PEU, SADTU AND SAOU
Emanating from a meeting by and between the five teacher unions on Wednesday, 4 August 2021, it was confirmed that all unions have been approached by the media to comment on the intention of the DBE to approach Cabinet in regard to the possible reduction of social distancing in primary schools from 1m to 0,5m.
Statement of SADTU - KZN on the Reopening of schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union has been monitoring the reopening of schools with the purpose of ascertaining whether all schools are ready for reopen and begin with their teaching and learning. The reopening for the third term takes place with teachers, learners and parents having a lot of uncertainties informed by the incidences of the past two weeks which could not leave out schools. About 137 schools were reported as having been vandalised, some had break-ins whilst others suffered arson damages.
SADTU condemns the Wanton Destruction and looting of Business and Infrastructure in South Africa
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has strongly condemned the wanton destruction and looting of businesses and infrastructure that first took place in KwaZulu Natal this past weekend before spreading to parts of Gauteng and other provinces.
SADTU POST NEC Statetment
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) – the highest decision making body in-between congresses, met virtually from 29 to 30 June to deliberate on organisational, educational, labour, socio-economic, political and international matters.
SADTU KZN statement regarding vaccination and call for the increase of Vaccination Sites
The 23rd of June 2021 has been announced as the start date for the vaccination of teachers and other education workers. This progressive move is welcomed by SADTU in KZN based on the understanding of how critical it is for teachers and education workers to be prioritised for the vaccine. Teachers and education workers are vulnerable as a result of the nature of work they do.
SADTU Gauteng condemns killing of a school principal
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in Gauteng is outraged by the barbaric incident of the killing of the Buyani Primary school principal this morning. Comrade Lazarus Baloyi was serving as SADTU Ennerdale Branch Secretary at the time of his untimely death.
SADTU mourns passing of Former National Treasurer, Comrade Disebo Mabote
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has learnt, with shock and sadness, about the passing of its former National Treasurer, Comrade Disebo Mabote. SADTU conveys its deepest and heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues in the education fraternity.
SADTU North West calls for intensified security at Schools
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in the North West Province is deeply concerned about the rising attacks and violence meted out to educators by members of the community.
SADTU Statement on the passing of NEHAWU Spokesperson, Cde Khaya Xaba
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) wishes to express its sincere and heartfelt condolences to its sister union, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU), family and friends of the late Spokesperson Cde Khaya Xaba. The news of the passing on of Cde Xaba were met with deep shock and sadness.
SADTU EC Media Statement on the appointment of the new SG
The Eastern Cape South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU-EC) Wishes to express excitement, pleasure and Support in the appointment of the New SG ( Dr Naledi Mbude). We are delighted as we have been under a dark cloud as the Province since the demise of Cde Kiro T.S. Kojana (May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace so as to Rise in God's Glory).
SADTU NW to Honour Best Performing Schools
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union in the North West (SADTU NW) shall honour more than 50 schools that performed well in the 2020 academic year. The various categories of schools that will be awarded include Quintile 1-3 schools that accomplished between 90 - 100 %, those that performed between 80-90%, Top Quintile 4 schools and Best Rural schools.
SADTU calls for swift action following alleged rape of a learner
SADTU Gauteng is dismayed by the report of alleged rape of Umqhele Secondary school learner in Ivory Park. The Grade 10 learner was allegedly raped by a teacher who is currently on the run. This incident has caused an uproar to the extent of disruption of schooling in the area.
SADTU Statement of SADTU in KZN following the PEC meeting
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union has convened this media conference after the Provincial Executive Committee, which sat over the weekend. This media conference will deal with the decisions of the PEC on several issues that affect teaching and learning. The PEC acknowledged that it was held when there are concerns about the increasing numbers of new infections recorded by day.
The North West Department of Education is failing to provide Schools with Educators
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union in the North West (SADTU NW) has noted, with concern, the failure by the North West Department of Education to provide schools with revised Post Provisioning Norms (PPNs) two weeks into the new term. What concerns the Union most is that schools with huge enrolment, after submitting the 10-day snap surveys, are left in limbo to find solutions on their own.