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Cosatu intervenes to end E Cape teachers' go-slowCosatu has been mediating between teachers and the Eastern Cape education department to end the go-slow at schools over poor working conditions. Sadtu opposes reclassification of educationSadtu says calls for teaching to be made an essential service and de-unionised is naïve and shows little understanding of inequalities in education. Teacher bonus ban could head for courtVarious organisations are investigating the legal basis on which new regulations can be challenged. Pupils lose out while textbook squabble rages onThe blame game over who is responsible for Limpopo schools' textbook shortage continues, as the province locks horns with national government. Sadtu threaten more strikes in Eastern CapeSadtu are threatening protests in the Eastern Cape because of teachers' complaints about long hours and poor working conditions. Revamped assessment methods in 2012The new curriculum and assessment policy (Caps) will enable teachers to spend more time in the classroom. Sadtu threatens protest over EC teacher dismissalSadtu have threatened to protest if the Eastern Cape education department goes ahead with its plan to dismiss 4 200 temporary teachers. Sadtu boss in hot water over info BillThobile Ntola, the president of Sadtu, criticised the info Bill publicly without debating it within the teachers' union, leaders say. Education policy roll out is haphazard, says SadtuTeachers' union Sadtu has warned that teachers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the haphazard implementation of curriculum changes. Education's political nettlesTrevor Manuel's national development plan is clear on the problems but does it present workable solutions? Teachers on warpath in E Cape as strike talk escalatesAbout 53 000 Eastern Cape teachers have moved closer to striking as their union talks tough, setting Friday as the deadline for government to respond. Eastern Cape teacher strike could hit examsThe South African Democratic Teachers' Union could not guarantee that a strike by 53 000 teachers would not disrupt matric exams. Frenzied bid to avert EC teachers' matric exam strikeThe department of basic education is scrambling to avert a possible strike by 53 000 teachers -- in the middle of the matric exams. Sadtu is 'self-serving', says DAA row between Sadtu and the DA is brewing over a Bill that seeks to limit the striking rights of teachers. Sadtu does U-turn on shutdown threatA teachers' union now says it 'will allow' a court hearing of the principal accused of assault. Time for schools to be markedA new website urges the public to take control of children's education. Why are we considering placebos?The solution to the South African education system's ills lies in more effective state policies. Sacci slams bunking teachersThe SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) is concerned at teachers bunking school to attend court cases involving Sadtu members. Union: Gauteng education minister 'hates black people'The SA Democratic Teachers' Union on Friday called for Gauteng education minister Barbara Creecy to step down because she "hates black people". Public-sector unions accept govt wage offerPublic-sector unions have accepted the government's wage offer, the South African Democratic Teachers' Union confirmed on Tuesday evening. |
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