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SADTU mourns the passing of Comrade Piliswa Maqokolo
SADTU mourns the passing of Comrade Piliswa Maqokolo The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply shocked, saddened, and heartbroken by the untimely passing of Eastern Cape Gender Convener, Piliswa Maqokolo. Comrade Piliswa passed away in Brazil while attending the 5th Education International Women’s Conference as part of the...
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SADTU mourns the passing of Comrade Piliswa Maqokolo
SADTU mourns the passing of Comrade Piliswa Maqokolo The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is deeply shocked, saddened, and heartbroken by the untimely passing of Eastern Cape Gender Convener, Piliswa Maqokolo. Comrade Piliswa passed away in Brazil while attending the 5th Education International Women’s Conference as part of the…
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SADTU condemns escalating violence against women and calls for urgent action.
SADTU condemns escalating violence against women and calls for urgent action. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is in deeply exasperated and sorrowful over the escalating and unacceptable killings of women across our nation. We are deeply mindful of the fear gripping the nation as the number of women…
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SADTU Statement on the Adjournment of the COSATU 15th National Congress
SADTU Statement on the Adjournment of the COSATU 15th National Congress The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (fully supports the decision of the Congress of South African Trade Unions ( to adjourn its 15th National Congress in order to protect the unity, integrity and historic mission of the Federation. As…