SADTU was established in 1990, in the presence of Nelson Mandela, following a directive from the ANC under teacher Oliver Tambo given in the late 1980s during the preparation of the famous Harare Declaration. We have grown from a union of 30 000 members in 1990 to 250 000 members today.
Who is the leader of SADTU?
Magope Maphila
South African Democratic Teachers Union/Presidents
Why should I join SADTU?
The main aim of SADTU is to eradicate all forms of discrimination in education and to strive towards a free and democratic system of education in South Africa.
When was SADTU established?
October 6, 1990, Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Democratic Teachers Union/Founded
What SADTU means?
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is the largest trade union for teachers in South Africa. It is allied to the African National Congress and is an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
How old is SADTU?
SADTU was launched in Johannesburg on 6 October 1990. This was an historic occasion as it brought together a range of racially divided teacher organisations into a unitary structure with a progressive vision.
Who does sadtu cater for?
How can I contact sadtu?
Contact Information
| Physical Address | SADTU Village Portion 74 Corner Dann Road & Loam Street Glen Marais, Ext 144 Kempton Park, 1619 |
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| Postal Address | Postnet Suite 106 Private Bag X 5 Aston Manor 1630 |
| Tel: (011) 971 2000 Email: [email protected] |
What type of union is sadtu?
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is the largest trade union for teachers in South Africa. It is allied to the African National Congress and is an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)….
| South African Democratic Teachers Union | |
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| Affiliations | COSATU |
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Who can join sadtu?
Any South African citizen who rendered union service to any union organization statutory and non statutory on both sides of the liberation war are eligible to apply to be registered on the SADTU system. Click the button below to apply to be a SADTU member.
Who can join SADTU?
How many members does sadtu have?
254,000
| South African Democratic Teachers Union | |
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| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Location | South Africa |
| Members | 254,000 |
| Key people | Magope Maphila, president Mugwena Maluleke, general secretary |
What does SADTU stand for?
The South African Democratic Teachers Union ( SADTU) is the largest trade union for teachers in South Africa. It is allied to the African National Congress and is an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
What does SAFTU stand for?
The South African Federation of Trade Unions ( SAFTU) is a trade union federation in South Africa. It was founded in 2017, and is the second largest of the country’s main trade union confederations, with 21 affiliated trade unions organising 800,000 workers. ^ Sesant, Siyabonga.
Is SADTU Holding SA’s education system hostage?
The report’s conclusion was that SADTU’s membership in the ANC’s tripartite alliance gave it “enormous power and influence” over the education system, described the situation as “dangerous and inappropriate”, and found that it held the education system hostage to political processes.
Are SADTU officials running a racket?
In April, 2014, City Press reported that SADTU officials were running a racket, which involved accepting monetary bribes from educators in return for access to teaching or managerial positions. SADTU responded that the union was “only party to the filling of posts as observers to ensure the fairness” of the process.
