South African Teachers Union
latest news & developments
Education sector prepares for mass vaccination drive to beat J&J jab expiry date
More than half a million basic education-sector workers are set to receive the vaccination in the next two weeks
Education: A state of unreadiness
Evidence shows schools are not ready as the department pushes them to reopen in 10 days
South Africa’s teen moms are on their own
State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood
2013 matric pass rate: Proof of good education or failing the youth?
While unions and the ANC have joined Jacob Zuma in congratulating the education department on the matric results, the DA and others have dismissed it.
Teachers’ unions concerned at matric results
The drop in the matric pass rate from 65% last year to 62,5% is cause for concern, says the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu).