16 Days of Activism- No violence against women and children
From 25 November to 10 December, communities around the world are urged to commemorate International Day (25 November) for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children, which is commonly…
November 20, 2018
ELRC Collective Agreements Concluded
The following collective agreements were recently concluded in the ELRC: Collective Agreement 2 of 2018 - Re-appointment of educators after a break in service. Collective Agreement 3 of 2018 -…
October 19, 2018
World Teacher's Day 2018
THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION MEANS THE RIGHT TO A QUALIFIED TEACHER World Teachers’ Day (WTD), held annually on 5 October since 1994, is an important event for the entire educational community. It is a day that commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1996 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning…
Oct 04, 2018
Media Release: NAPTOSA condemns violence against teachers in schools - 17 September 2018 (2)
The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) is deeply saddened by the untimely death of the 24 year old North West teacher, Mr Gadimang Daniel Mokolobate, at school at the hands of a learner. This incident reminded teachers across the Country of the harsh and hostile…
Sep 17, 2018
Heritage month - Celebrating the richness of our diversity
September is a month of celebration in South Africa. South Africa has often been referred to as the Rainbow nation. Over the years the term ‘rainbow’ has also been used to promote social cohesion, tolerance and to celebrate South Africa’s richly diverse cultural heritage. On Monday, 24 September…
Sep 14, 2018
NAPTOSA welcomes Women's Month- Unite against GBV
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a Socialist.Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me—and…
Aug 01, 2018
Media Release : NAPTOSA statement on calls to declare teaching as an essential service
NAPTOSA is opposed to teaching being declared an essential service. Essential services are commonly defined as those services that if interrupted, might inflict substantial harm on the population at large. Policing, firefighting, and emergency medical care are examples of essential services. In…
Jul 24, 2018
Court tells DBE to fix school infrustructure
Equal Education has won another important battle relating to school infrastructure. On 19 July the High Court in Bisho (Eastern Cape) ruled that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) must amend some of the Regulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School…
Jul 20, 2018
Nelson Mandela International Day- 18 July 2018
The year 2018 is an iconic year for South Africa and the world, as we celebrate the Centenary of Nelson Mandela. South Africans can truly be proud to have birthed the humanitarian, Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela was an individual who dedicated his life to social justice, freedom, and equality for…
Jul 16, 2018
An urgent message from the Government Employees Pension Fund (The GEPF).
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has become aware of individuals falsely posing as agents or officials of the Government Employees Pension Fund who are charging a fee to assist members, pensioners and beneficiaries to claim outstanding funds. The public and especially members,…
Jul 13, 2018