SADTU Media Statement on Loadshedding
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) is gravely concerned about the negative effects of load-shedding on education. This intermittent supply of electricity is disrupting learning and teaching.
SADTU Statement on International Women's Day
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) today pays her respects to women of our country and the world in observance of 8 March, International Women's Day.
SADTU EC media statement on the State of Education in the Eastern Cape
The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of SADTU Eastern Cape sat on the 07th of March 2022 and evaluated the progress made on the implementation of resolutions reached between the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) and SADTU on matters relating to:
SADTU-KZN congratulatory and welcome statement on the appointment of Mr GN Ngcobo as the new Hod of the KZN Department
SADTU in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) notes the announcement of the appointment of Mr GN Ngcobo as the KZN Education Head of Department. SADTU equally congratulates Mr Ngcobo and wishes him well in his new responsibilities.
SADTU Media Statement on the blocking of RT Channel by Multichoice
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) – the biggest trade union in the public service sector – has noted, with deep disappointment, the Constitutional Court judgement dismissing the application by SADTU and other public service unions to force government to pay public servants’ 2020 salaries.
SADTU Statement on the Constitution Court Judgement
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) – the biggest trade union in the public service sector – has noted, with deep disappointment, the Constitutional Court judgement dismissing the application by SADTU and other public service unions to force government to pay public servants’ 2020 salaries.
SADTU Media Statement - Expectations of SADTU from the Budget Statement
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) – the biggest union in the education and public services sector – want Finance Minister Gondongwana’s first budget speech to prioritise education.
SADTU condemns racism at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen
SADTU Gauteng is outraged by reports of racism at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein. It is unacceptable that racism still rears its ugly head on the 28th year of our democratic dispensation. This backward behaviour undermines the collective aspirations of ordinary South Africans to build a non-racial, non-sexist and inclusive country as espoused in the Constitution.
SADTU Free State condenms the attack of a Teacher by Parents
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Free State condemns, in the strongest terms, the attack of a teacher at Setjhaba Semaketse Secondary School in Botshabelo on the 3rd of January 2022 by his Grade 11 learner and her two parents.
SADTU North West Post Matric Results Statement
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union in the North West (SADTU NW) note and welcomes the 2021 National Senior Certificates (Matric) results. The province's pass rate of 78,2% which is the increase of 2% compared to the 76, 2% 2020 is a sign of hard work, commitment and dedication shown by the class of 2021 even after having to endure two successive years of difficulty in schooling due to the COVID -19 pandemic.
SADTU EC Media Statement on the Matric Results 2022 of the Class of 2021
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in the Eastern Cape is thrilled by the matric results announced both Nationally and Provincially.
SADTU Statement on the release of the 2021 Matric Results
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest organised labour formation in the public sector, notes the release of the 2021 matric results with a sense of pride on the class and their teachers. The results, as released, indicate an overall marginal improvement of 0,2% as compared to the previous year.
SADTU taken aback by high court ruling on the mass publication of results
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted with disdain the ruling by the Pretoria High Court in favour of the AfriForum and others compelling the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to publish the matric results in mass media platforms.
SADTU Statement on the beginning of the 2022 Academic Year
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes the beginning of the 2022 academic year. Learners in inland schools are due to back on Wednesday, 12 January while coastal areas are expected to open their doors to learners on Monday, 17 January 2022.
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 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 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 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.