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Latest at SADTU- Oct 05
SADTU Media Statement on its 31st Anniversary
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) marks its 31st anniversary on 6 October. Launched in the twilight years of the apartheid regime on this day in 1990 in Johannesburg, SADTU became the first non-racial, non-sexist and unitary union for teachers.
Oct 05Oct 04SADTU statement on World Teacher's Day
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the largest union in the education and public service sectors, pays homage to all teachers, lecturers in institutions of higher learning, Early Childhood Development practitioners, education support personnel and her members in particular as the world commemorates World Teachers’ Day on 05 October.
Oct 04Oct 01SADTU in Kwazulu Natal Media Statement a victory for Learners, Teachers won’t be retrenched
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in Kwa-Zulu Natal staged thirteen pickets throughout the province on the 17th of August 2021. Through these pickets, SADTU was declaring war on the budget cuts.
Oct 01Sep 21Senseless 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.
Sep 21Sep 19SADTU 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.
Sep 19Aug 31Non-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.
Aug 31
- 25 Feb 2020
Keynote Address by the Minister of Basic Education Mrs Angie Motshekga, MP, at the SADTU Eastern Cape Teachers' Awards
Let me take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the glitz and glamour of the 2020 SADTU Eastern Cape Teachers' Awards. This is an important gathering in the calendar of SADTU Eastern Cape as we converge here today to celebrate the exploits of excellent SADTU aligned teachers.
28 Sep 2019Closing 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 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.
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.
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