SADTU is saddened by the loss of three learners at Driehoek Hoerskool
The union has learned with shock the accidental death of three and the injury of twenty three learners at Hoerskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark following the collapse of a pathway immediately after the school assembly this morning. This is indeed a sad moment.
Letter-PIC Matters to members and pensioners
As many of you are aware, the Public Investment Corporation Inquiry established by President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, to probe allegations of impropriety at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has begun.
SADTU is vindicated by the SAHRC Report
The South African Democratic Teachers Union in Gauteng welcomes the release of the South African Human Rights Commission report titled 'REPORT INTO THE INEQUALITY IN ELDORADOPARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND DISRUPTION AT KLIPSPRUIT WEST SECONDARY SCHOOL AND SURROUNDING SCHOOLS'.
SADTU sends condolences to LIMUSA and the Gina family
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) expresses it sincerest condolences to its sister union in COSATU, the Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa (LIMUSA) and the Gina family for the untimely passing on of its founder member and General Secretary, Cedric Gina.
SADTU Free State concerned about non-delivery of stationery and water cuts
SADTU on the 7th January 2019 raised the matter with the Department of Education after being alerted by schools. In response, the Department of Education indicated that one service provider had not fulfilled the mandate of delivering, despite being paid. A commitment was however made that delivery would be made by Friday, 18 January 2019, which never happened.
SADTU commends swift Law Enforcement
SADTU Gauteng commends the law enforcement agencies and the contribution of Tsakane community for the apprehension of suspects linked to the stealing of equipment at Menzi Primary school. We are pleased with the recovery of some of the stolen items.
SADTU condemns the robbery at Menzi Primary School
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest union of education workers in South Africa, strongly condemns the robbery at the newly-built state-of-the-art Menzi Primary school in Tsakane where nearly 200 tablets, teachers’ laptops and projectors were among the items stolen.
SADTU NW media statement on the NSC Matric Results
Teachers in general and our members in particular are applauded for their sacrifices in putting more effort and working tirelessly by teaching extra-time in the form of morning classes, holiday classes, Saturday classes and study camps.
SADTU welcomes the beginning of the 2019 academic year
South Africa’s biggest union in the education sector, the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) welcomes all teachers and learners back to school when the academic year begins on 9 January 2019.
SADTU statement on the 2018 National Senior Certificate results
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union (SADTU), the largest union of education workers in South Africa welcomes the 2018 National Senior Certificate (matric) results and applauds the teachers as well as the learners for the hard work done to attain the 78,2% pass, which is a 3,1% improvement from 2017.
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.