{"id":92982,"date":"2024-11-07T16:29:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T14:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=92982"},"modified":"2024-11-08T08:58:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:58:49","slug":"teachers-union-eusa-criticizes-satus-actions-against-school-governing-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/teachers-union-eusa-criticizes-satus-actions-against-school-governing-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Teachers Union EUSA Criticizes SADTU\u2019s Actions Against School Governing Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

3-minute read
\n07 November 2024 | 16:26 CAT<\/em><\/p>\n

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On the left, EUSA general secretary Siphiwe Mpungose, and the union president Sicelo Bhengu on the right. Picture: Jonisayi Maromo \/ ANA<\/p><\/div>\n

In a strong rebuke, the Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA) has voiced its disapproval of recent remarks by the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) directed at the school governing body (SGB) of Pretoria High School for Girls. EUSA general secretary Sphiwe Mgungose stated that SADTU\u2019s actions are \u201cdisappointing\u201d and \u201ca diversion from the pressing issues that teachers face daily.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking to Radio Islam International<\/a>, Mgungose pointed to what he called SADTU\u2019s \u201ccheap politicking,\u201d accusing the union of targeting the SGB instead of focusing on critical concerns affecting teachers and students. \u201cInstead of addressing class size ratios or school safety issues, SADTU has chosen to attack the SGB,\u201d said Mgungose, labelling the union\u2019s approach as \u201ctypical\u201d of its behaviour across South Africa. He emphasized that while teachers struggle with overcrowded classrooms and unsafe environments, SADTU seems more interested in peripheral conflicts.<\/p>\n

Mgungose highlighted various unaddressed issues within the education system, including teacher exploitation and ongoing safety concerns. He added that Pretoria High School, in particular, has been grappling with allegations of racism\u2014another problem, he argued, that SADTU has chosen to overlook. \u201cIn this school, there are clear signs of racial abuse among students, yet SADTU remains silent on this front,\u201d Mgungose remarked.<\/p>\n

Beyond these current grievances, EUSA expressed frustration over SADTU\u2019s inaction on a longstanding salary agreement. \u201cTeachers are still awaiting salary adjustments promised in 2018, and yet SADTU is saying nothing about this delayed compensation,\u201d said Mgungose. He argued that this failure to advocate for fair wages reflects a lack of commitment to teachers\u2019 welfare.<\/p>\n

As for their next steps, EUSA plans to escalate its engagement with the Gauteng Department of Education. Mgungose affirmed that the union will push for a thorough investigation into the racial abuse allegations at Pretoria High School, demanding accountability for the students affected. He stated that the union would organize protests outside the school and the department\u2019s offices to urge a renewed inquiry, seeking \u201cjustice for the abused learners.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a closing statement, Mgungose urged SADTU to \u201cstop wasting public platforms\u201d and focus on the real issues impacting teachers and students, insisting that the time for diversions has passed.<\/p>\n

Listen to the full interview on Your World Today with\u00a0 Mufti Yusuf Moosagie and Sphiwe Mgungose here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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