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The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is the largest trade union for education workers. Founded 6 October 1990. Members: 265000 Affiliation: Cosatu.

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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
SADTU – the biggest union in the public service sector with close to 270 000 members is calling on MultiChoice to reinstate RT (Channel 407) with immediate effect or face boycott @POWER987News @dailysunsa @Newzroom405 @PresidencyZA @GCISMedia
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@SadtuNational
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The Department of Basic Education never consulted with SADTU about plans to hire celebrities to teach. We totally reject any plan that seeks to undermine the teaching profession #CelebritiesAreNotTeachers @TimesLIVE @DBE_SA @SADTUKZN @POWER987News
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@SadtuNational
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The General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), Comrade Mugwena Maluleke has been conferred a Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by the Nelson Mandela University. He is now Dr Maluleke. Congratulations!
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@SadtuNational
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SADTU joins the rest of South Africa in wishing the country’s ruling party - the African National Congress (ANC) well on its 112th anniversary. Formed on this day (8 January) in 1912 in Bloemfontein, the ANC is the oldest liberation movement in the world.
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#ANC112 . ANC supporters making their way into Mbombela Stadium. @MYANC
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SADTU leaders attending the ANC Manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium #MayihlomeRally #VOTEANC2024 @_cosatu @MYANC
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@SadtuNational
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All roads are leading to Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium. #MayohlomeRally #ANCManifestoLaunch
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
Our country is not a Banana Republic where citizens toe the line. We refuse to be indoctrinated by CNN and BBC and all western leaning ideologies in a country where the right to freedom of expression which includes the freedom of the press and other media @ewnupdates @IOL
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
4 years
SADTU will not allow any of her members to report for duty on Monday because the Department of Basic Education has failed to meet the minimum requirements to ensure safety as per COVID 19 Alert Level 4 @eNCA @_cosatu @SABCNews @IOL
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
Blocking RT on MultiChoice’s DStv is an insult to media freedom and freedom of expression in South Africa @eNCA @_cosatu @ewnupdates @Newzroom405 @ConCourtSA @SABCNews @SABreakingNews @PresidencyZA
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
1 year
2023/24 SADTU Wage Negotiations Update #publicservicewagenegotiations
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@SadtuNational
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Congratulations to the Union’s General Secretary Dr. Mugwena Maluleke on being elected unopposed as the President of Education International! @_cosatu @SABCNews @TimesLIVE @Powerfm987 @Newzroom405
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
1 year
On Educational matters: The Union is actively participating in consultation forums convened by the Department of Basic Education and the South African Council for Educators (SACE) regarding the National Induction Framework for new teachers.
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@SadtuNational
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2 years
We have every right to access different views on the Russia-Ukraine war. We therefore cannot allow MultiChoice whom we pay millions of rands, to play politics and take away this right @ewnupdates @IOL @SABreakingNews @_cosatu @PresidencyZA @GCISMedia @POWER987News
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SADTU National.
3 months
Electric mood at #CurriesFountainStadium . SADTU in KwaZuluNatal is celebrating 30 years of democracy. All 7 regions are present.
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SADTU National.
2 years
The maiming and killing of women and children in Afghanistan by America and the West were shown live to portray the might of the United States and the West @eNCA @TimesLIVE @SABreakingNews @dailysunsa @PresidencyZA
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6 years
#AllBlackWithADoek SADTU National Office Staff commemorating the life of a warrior fighter #MamaWinnie @MYANC @_cosatu @SABCNewsOnline @POWER987News @ewnupdates
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@SadtuNational
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We are thrilled to announce that SADTU member and a teacher at Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park, cadre Enock Shishenge will be representing our country at the international poetry festival in China, taking place from July 18th to 25th in Hangzhou and Beijing. @DBE_SA
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
We will be writing to the Minister of Communications calling on her to instruct Multichoice to reinstate RT or face the challenge of its licence and monopoly @TimesLIVE @eNCA @SABreakingNews @PresidencyZA @POWER987News @Dispatch_DD @_cosatu @GCISMedia @ewnupdates
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
6 months
“SADTU, as an affiliate of COSATU which is in alliance with SACP and ANC, is voting ANC because we share common enemies: poverty, racism, tribalism, corruption, inequality, sexism.” SADTU VP Gender, Dudu Nkosi at Gauteng’s 2023 Grade 12 Best Performance Awards Ceremony
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
We refuse to be subjected to this hypocrisy. This act is more than about trampling on our rights but is racist @ewnupdates @SABreakingNews @SABCNews @_cosatu @IOL @PresidencyZA @TimesLIVE @Newzroom405
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1 year
MEDIA ALERT - SADTU AND FEDUSA TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON 2023/24 WAGE NEGOTIATIONS
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
However, Multichoice’s decision destroys democracy and does not promote a balanced debate on the war, and we reject that because we fought for our freedom and democracy. @_cosatu @eNCA @ewnupdates @SABreakingNews @SABCNews
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2 years
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National General Council of SADTU delivering a message of support on behalf of the ANC @MYANC @_cosatu @SACP1921
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SADTU National.
4 years
SADTU will, on Monday, file an urgent court application to interdict the DBE’s decision to have all learners who wrote the Matric Mathematics 2 and Physical Science 2 papers rewrite because the papers were leaked
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
4 years
Law requires that the employer guarantees a safe workplace for employees, Unions will meet Minister Angie Motshekga on Sunday, 10 May 2020. Therefore as unions we stand firm on non-negotiables for schools to re-open safely and fairly
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4 months
It is unfortunate that the law and the South African Council for Educators (SACE) have prescribed sanctions for teachers who engage in physical confrontation with the learners, but these do not exist for the learners #GlenvistaSecondary @SACE9 @SABCNews
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
1 year
SADTU members paid the union’s headquarters, Matthew Goniwe House a short visit before departing for Thailand for holidays. They will visit schools in Thailand as part of their tour. @_cosatu
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SADTU National.
4 years
SADTU MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS @iol @TimesLIVE @Powerfm987
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
4 years
STOP USING COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO AVOID IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC SERVICE WAGE INCREASE – SADTU TELLS GOVERNMENT @_cosatu @eNCA @IOL
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
4 years
Dear SADTU Member. The dispute on #Resolution1of2018 dealing with salary increases was heard in the Labour Appeal Court today (2/12/2020). Judgement was reserved. The judges will communicate the judgment in due course and we shall update you. @_cosatu @pscbcnews
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@SadtuNational
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3 months
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at the SADTU KZN celebration to mark 30years of democracy at Curries Fountain stadium in Durban. Close to 10 000 members are at the celebration.
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
2 years
and freedom to receive or impart information of ideas is guaranteed @IOL @SABreakingNews @SABCNews @ewnupdates
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
9 months
SADTU is urging all her members to #RegisterToVote
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SADTU National.
1 year
SADTU, as an affiliate of COSATU, supports the nationwide socio-economic strike on Thursday, 6 July 2023. We say no to rising unemployment levels, wage cuts, high interest rates, attacks on collective bargaining in all sectors. @_cosatu @SABCNews
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SADTU National.
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The streets of Mbombela are screaming ANC as the city welcomes thousands of ANC supporters to the #January8statementrally @Mbombelastadium #ANC112 @MYANC @SACP1921 @_cosatu
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SADTU National.
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A thunderous welcome for President Cyril Ramaphosa at the SADTU KZN 30 years of democracy celebration at Curries Fountain.
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
4 years
Court judgement on #MatricRewriteExam by Judge Norman Davis. Part of it says the decision to rewrite was irregular, unlawful, must be reviewed and set aside #MatricRewrite #Victory #SADTULeads
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SADTU National.
3 months
The mood at Curries Fountain as President Matamela Ramaphosa enters Curries Fountain #ANCKZN30YearsofDemocracy
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SADTU National.
5 years
SADTU General Secretary, Mugwena Maluleke graduated with an MBA from Regenesys Business School. Halala GS, halala. @_cosatu @POPCRU1989 @DBE_SA @ELRC1994 @pscbcnews @NEHAWU @eduint
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SADTU National.
4 years
We stand firm that no schools shall open until our concerns are met @iol @SA_Labour_News @ewnupdates @SABCNews @POWER987News
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SADTU National.
1 year
Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe has passed away earlier this morning aged 59, in a car accident. We send condolences to the family , colleagues and friends. @_cosatu @CosasHq @DBE_SA
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@SadtuNational
SADTU National.
4 months
SADTU demands justice and fairness in dealing with the fight between learners and a teacher at Glenvista High School. @DBE_SA @SABCNews
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SADTU National.
9 months
SADTU STATEMENT ON THE INTIMIDATORY STATEMENT BY THE EFF ON SADTU MEMBERS 15 November 2023 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted with serious concern the statements made by the EFF regarding the participation of SADTU members as election officers.
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2 years
As SADTU we denounce violence and wars, but we advocate for dialogue to resolve disputes. @TheCitizen_News @eNCA @TimesLIVE @SABCNews @PresidencyZA @POWER987News
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5 months
“Leaders come and go but the ANC will remain,” ANC SG, Fikile Mbalula at the 31st Chris Hani commemoration in Boksburg #VoteANC2024
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SADTU National.
25 days
Congratulations to #SADTU General Secretary, Dr Mugwena Maluleke for being elected as the President of Education International (EI). We have no doubt his vision for education will bolster the EI and elevate SA to have a say and sway in education matters internationally. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
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3 years
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SADTU National.
4 years
A new school-specific timetable must be designed in line with agreed plans
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SADTU National.
4 years
The #MTBPS2020 has left @SadtuNational with no joy. It is a slap in the face to hardship working educators and public servants. Treasury is clearly not prepared honour the last of Collective Agreement 1 of 2018. We won’t take this lying down. @_cosatu @SABCNews @SA_Labour_News
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SADTU National.
2 years
SADTU WAGE NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
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4 years
SADTU TO CONTINUE TO PUT PRESSURE ON GOVERNMENT TO HONOUR THE THREE YEAR WAGE AGREEMENT @_cosatu @SA_Labour_News @dailysunsa @TimesLIVE @DBE_SA @IOL
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1 year
The NEC of SADTU is holding a two-day ordinary meeting in Boksburg. The meeting follows a series of special NEC meetings since February to deal with wage negotiations. @_cosatu @pscbcnews
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3 months
South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) celebrates the historic enactment of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, showcasing the ANC-led government's steadfast commitment to enhancing the well-being of all South Africans. @_cosatu @SABCNews
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SADTU National.
4 years
President Ramaphosa says schools will close on 27 July and will open on 24 August 2020, except Grade 7 and Grade 12 @_cosatu @eduint @ewnupdates @TimesLIVE
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2 years
On this special day, we want to tell you that we recognise your selfless service to the union as we celebrate your day and wish you many more years of useful work as you continue to answer the call of public service. Happy Birthday Mun'wanati @eduint @_cosatu @MalulekeMugwena
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Day 2 of SADTU Gauteng PGC at BirchwoodConference Centre in Boksburg #ServicingUnionMembers .
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Higher education Minister Blade Nzimande says institutions won't resume campus-based activity in public & private institutions during the level 4 lockdown period. Only final year clinical training students, medical students will return @SABCNews @_cosatu
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3 years
SADTU congratulates Comrade Leuba Alfred Sokana of Sefoloko Secondary School in Limpopo on his recognition in position 1 for “Excellence in Secondary School Teaching” at the recent National Teaching Awards held at Emperors Palace,Gauteng @CapricornFMNews
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2 years
#DemocracyInAction . SADTU has begun the mandate seeking process for the 2023/24 round of negotiations @_cosatu @pscbcnews
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English Teacher wins National Best Teacher Award. Comrade Gugu Precious Qwabe who works at Mandla Mthethwa School of Excellence in Ndumo under uMkhanyakude District, won the country's best educator award at the recent 23rd National Teaching Awards.
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ON A CAMPAIGN TRAIL: SADTU leaders, Deputy President Mabutho Cele, National Treasurer Lindiwe Motshwane and Deputy General Secretary Nkosana Dolopi at Johannesburg Park Station as part of COSATU’s #ElijahBarayiBrigade #VOTEANC29May2024 #Siyanqoba #VoteANC
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5 years
Happy birthday to our General Secretary Mugwena Maluleke.On this happy occasion, we wish you all happiness and also many more years of fruitful service to the Union. As you continue to answer the call of Public Service,we hope you will enjoy your day Mu’nwanati @_cosatu @eduint
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ON A CAMPAIGN TRAIL: SADTU National and Gauteng Provincial staff in Johannesburg CBD #VioletSeboniBrigade #VOTEANC29May2024 #Siyanqoba
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2 years
🎉 Happy #WorldTeachersDay ! Teachers are the beating ❤️ of education. Thank you for everything that you do! 📢 We call on all governments to do their part: ✅ Invest in teachers ✅ Involve teachers ✅ Trust teachers ✅ Respect teachers @_cosatu
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2 years
@FloydShivambu All the best the best with your new union. We are teachers therefore won't stoop to level of insults.
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SADTU is 29 years old today. Launched on 6 October 1990 at Sherworld, Johannesburg in the presence of Nelson Mandela, SADTU has grown from a Union of 30 000 in 1990 to close to 260 000 in 2019 to be the largest union in the education and public services sector in SA @_cosatu
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SADTU leaders will be at Cosatu May Day Rallies in all nine provinces #TeachersAreWorkers #VoteANC @_cosatu @MYANC @SABreakingNews @SABCNews_Radio @SABCNews
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7 years
Cyril Ramaphosa tells SADTU members to safeguard PIC because it is workers' money. #SADTUNGC2017 @_cosatu
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#HappyBirthdaySADTU . Born on 06 October 1990 with 30000 members, SADTU has grown to become the biggest union in the education and public service sector in SA with more than 260 000 members. @_cosatu @DBE_SA @eduint @SABCNews @eNCA
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This is the time for communities to come together and support our men and women in the SAPS and Army to defeat anarchy and vandalism. SADTU says #NOTOLOOTING @_cosatu @SABCNews @eNCA @Newzroom405
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Minister Angie Motshekga will address a media briefing on Monday, 18 May 2020, after the meeting of the Council of Education Ministers. The exact time will be confirmed @_cosatu @SABCNews @SABCEducation @IOL @TimesLIVE
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Happy Festive Season wishes!
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SADTU National.
4 years
Based on the initial investigation which has shown that the number of learners who may have seen the papers are less that 200 out of the 390 000 who wrote the paper, there is no basis for a national rewrite
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SADTU National.
4 years
We can’t allow them to liquidate our workers and students.
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2 years
SADTU wishes every teacher a happy #WorldTeachersDay @DBE_SA ⁩ ⁦ @EIRAFRICA
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1 year
The signed Collective Agreement on payment of a salary adjustment in the public service for 2023/24 and 2024/2025. Click 👉🏽
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4 years
SADTU believes the decision to have all learners rewrite is unfair and premature because the investigation has not been concluded
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Having acknowledged that we have no powers to dictate to the President whom to appoint, but Siviwe Gwarube of the DA is an affront to SADTU. The DA has always made SADTU its enemy number one. #CabinetAnnouncement @SABreakingNews @SABCNews
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SADTU National.
2 years
We wish Deputy General Secretary Nkosana Dolopi, all the best on his appointment to serve in the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) @_cosatu @Newzroom405 @SABCNews @SABreakingNews
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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 @eNCA @_cosatu
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2 years
Today it’s SADTU Friday, stop meting out corporal punishment! Stop sexual relationships with learners!! Be on time!!Prepared and Work!!!! @_cosatu
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#WorldTeachersDay SADTU salutes all teachers and particularly her members for their dedication, passion and hard work sometimes under trying circumstance @_cosatu @DBE_SA @eduint @SACE9
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#SADTUVotesANC Umhlahlandlela Branch Education Convener, Cde Bongani Tobo pledges to vote ANC
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2 years
SADTU UPDATE ON WAGE NEGOTIATIONS
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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. #DesmondTutu
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SADTU STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW CABINET The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has noted the seventh administration   cabinet announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. We are disappointed, notably with the basic education minister. @_cosatu @eNCA
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