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Latest at SADTU- Dec 10
SADTU warns Mashaba to stop using the union’s name to gain traction
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest union in the education and public service sectors cannot allow former DA member and Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba to denigrate SADTU using his former master’s tactics.
Dec 10Dec 04SADTU warns Treasury to stop using the Public Wage Bill to appease Rating Agencies and Business
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest union in the education and public service sector is sick and tired of Treasury’s attempts to run roughshod over public servants with threats of cutting the public service sector wage bill.
Dec 04Dec 03SADTU reaction on the sentencing of a learner
The Pietermaritzburg Magistrate Court handed a ground breaking sentence to a learner who assaulted his female teacher early in August this year. The 24-year-old learner, allegedly a repeat offender, will remain behind bars for 17 years. He is indeed unfit to be in the same environment with law abiding citizens. SADTU equally noted with justifiable anger that the learner was supposed to have been enrolled in institutions of learning suitable for his age if the recorded age of 24 years is correct.
Dec 03Nov 26SADTU dismisses Afriforum Racist Venom
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in Gauteng has noted with outrage the Afriforum letter sent to the Premier of Gauteng Province, Honourable David Makhura dated 20 November 2019. This grouping seeks to drag us into its racist fight against the MEC for Education and Youth Development, Honourable Panyaza Lesufi.
Nov 26Nov 13SADTU Free State condenms racist conduct of teacher
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in Free State has noted with disappointment the racist remarks by one white teacher employed at Windburg Combined School. The teacher, whose name is known, uttered racist remarks on the WhatsApp Group of the Windburg Combined School, abbreviated "WHS Staff" after a white teacher was appointed as principal. The said teacher posted the message, ".......... is net BAIE bly dis nie die swart adjunk nie, dan het ek dadelik bedank".
Nov 13Oct 30SADTU's response to the 2019/2020 Medium Term Budget Policy statement
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU), the largest union in the education and public service sector, is not impressed by the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) which was delivered on the backdrop of an economy that is forecast to grow at a disappointing 0,5% in 2019.
Oct 30
- 28 Sep 2019
Closing Address by the President of SADTU, Cde. Magope Maphila, SADTU National Congress
Comrades, we have come a long way. You have demonstrated your leadership prowess by once again delivering a congress of this magnitude. I want to thank all delegates for indeed delivering this Congress as per the mandate of the members of this mighty Union.
26 Sep 2019Candle Lighting Message at SADTU 9th National Congress by Vice President for Gender, Dorcus Sekabate
This candle represent love to those who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Let's show and give them love because to some that is the only thing they need. Lets rekindle hope and faith in their lives. Let's live our lives responsibly. Those who are faithful please remain faithful, it's the right thing to do. To those who can't abstain nor have single partners please condomise ALL the times.
26 Sep 2019Speech by the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, MP, delivered at the 9th SADTU National Congress
I am indeed fortunate and highly favoured that today, 29 years since this revolutionary union was founded, I address you in the land of your birth, Nasrec, Johannesburg. Revolutionary greetings to the leadership, members of SADTU and Alliance at large.
26 Sep 2019Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, message of support on the occasion of the SADTU National Congress
First, let me express my profound gratitude for the invitation to take part at this, the 9th National Congress of SADTU. Much has already been said about the significance of this Congress for SADTU, and indeed for the entire trade union movement of our country.
25 Sep 2019Address by the President: SADTU Cde. Magope Maphila during SADTU 9th National Congress held at NASREC Conference Centre in Johannesburg from the 25th to the 28th September 2019
Please receive revolutionary greetings on behalf of the entire 260 000 Members of SADTU who are scattered across the length and breadth of our beautiful Country, present in all our Primary and Secondary Schools, our TVETS colleges and Universities.
25 Sep 2019Speech by Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC President to the Congress of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU)
It was an honour to receive this invitation to address you today and to say thank you to educators, who mould and shape our future generations. I stand before you today to deliver this message about a country on the brink of hope and possibility. A country that stands at a crossroads and where every one of us will be asked to make choices to build the South Africa we want.
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