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22 November 2016
SADTU Free State PEC Holds its Last Meeting for 2016
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union in Free State held its last
Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting on the 17 - 18 November 2016.
The PEC discussed growing the organisation, educational and political
matters which amongst others included the following:
On SADTU Cooperative Bank
The PEC got briefing on the significant development and progress made in
implementing the 2014 National Congress resolution for the union to
establish SADTU-Cooperative Bank. To ensure that more members of the union
join the Savings and Credit Co-operative (SACCO) which lays foundation for
the establishment of the SADTU Co-operative Bank, the PEC resolved on
convening structural meetings to distribute membership application forms and
to thoroughly explain the process to members.
On Work-to-Rule Progress
Since the successful work- to- rule campaign that culminated into a
successful provincial march on the 20 April, 2016 the PEC noted with
appreciation the progress being made by the department of education in
implementing what parties agreed on.
The PEC was however disappointed that critical matters such as the
presentations on NGOs and partnerships in education in the province and the
Whole School Evaluation (WSE), were not yet finalised.
Whilst there are outstanding issues, the PEC noted with great concern that
Treasury failed to comply with the commitment it made to transfer schools
allocations as expected and in case of delay schools would be notified about
the delay which will not take longer than two weeks. The reneging from the
commitment by Treasury has far reaching implications on the delivery of
quality education.
To deal with all outstanding matters the PEC resolved to call the department
of education to an urgent meeting.
On Motheo TVET College Investigations
The PEC noted with appreciation the forensic investigations on allegations
of serious misconduct being conducted against the principal after a litany
of meetings and protest actions by the union that ended in confrontation
between the union and students who were mobilised by the principal.
The union had, at the time, done everything possible to alert the Minister
of Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) about the material
conditions in the college.
The PEC further noted that the matter started receiving serious attention
after being raised in Parliament. We appeal to the Minister to release the
findings of the investigations without any delay to restore peace and
stability in the college.
The PEC strongly condemned DHET for allowing the principal and her
confidantes to conduct short-listings and proceed with interviews despite
the allegations of manipulation of recruitment processes that were levelled
against the principal which are under investigation. The principal further
continues to defy DHET charging members for allegations of misconduct - a
responsibility the DHET has removed from her.
On Common Assessments
The PEC noted the developments taking place at DBE around assessment and
reiterated its call for teachers to set question papers as opposed to the
common assessment being set by the department which undermines teachers as
professionals trained to assess learners.
The PEC was satisfied with the discussions with the Free State Department of
Education where a document on developing teachers' assessment skills and
using PLCs to set common tasks has been developed.
On modularisation of learners
The PEC considered the modularisation as an insensitive strategy that
contributes to more learners not completing their matric. Learners prepare
hard for the entire year and only get informed on the eve of writing final
examinations that they cannot write all the subjects. To those who would
have not written some subjects, the department of education has failed to
support them and many eventually end up not writing the outstanding
subjects.
The PEC reiterated union's position to reject this model which is not even a
policy. We further call on parents, learners and teachers to reject the
model.
16 Days of Activism and World Aids Day
The union continues to support the campaign against the abuse against of
women and children, and the fight against the scourge of HIV/AIDS which
should be an ongoing struggle until the battle is won.
The Union will on 3 December, observe the 16 days of activism against the
abuse of women and children, and World Aids Day in Bothaville. It will also
use the day to march in order to raise the plight of teachers who are being
attacked by learners.
Recently a Grade 4 learner has assaulted her teacher and in another incident
four learners in Grade 4 and 7 poured paint on the face of the teacher who
has since been given leave until next year. Through the march the union will
also be demanding the department of education to provide security in schools
to create a safe and violence free environments that are conducive to the
provisioning of quality public education. The memorandum will be handed to
the Free State Department of Education.
On acts of sexual relationship with learners
The PEC was perturbed to discover that there are still teachers who are
charged for misconduct for sexual relationships with learners. The PEC
condemned these barbaric acts and called on union structures to take
disciplinary action against those who are members. The union has no room for
these monsters who continue to bring the name of the union and the
profession into disrepute.
The PEC further applauded SACE for dealing harshly with those found guilty
of sexual relationship misconducts.
On launching of Young Women Brigade
The PEC viewed the capacity of young women in a very serious light hence a
deliberate programme to develop young women union members. The union took
pride in the launching of the programme for twenty young women on the 3rd -
05th October 2016. With building capacity being a priority in terms of
pillar 1 of SADTU's 2030 Vision, the PEC resolved to strengthen the campaign
by hosting a provincial symposium for young women next year.
On the withdrawal of South Africa from International Criminal Court (ICC)
The PEC applauded the government of South Africa for being decisive on its
decision to withdraw its participation from ICC. The PEC further welcomed
the ruling by the Con-Court against the DA's application to hear the matter
as urgent. The DA should be ashamed of themselves for supporting the ICC and
hoping the courts would assist them on their mission.
The PEC was comforted by the statements made by the retired Deputy Chief
Justice, Dikgang Moseneke in cautioning the country against the misuse of
courts for political battles.
The PEC viewed the ICC to have mostly targeted Presidents coming from Africa
for allegedly committing crimes against humanity. The so-called "superpower
and big brother" is not a signatory to the statute but dictates as to who
should be prosecuted. The PEC commended other countries that have also taken
decision to move out of ICC. This marks the collapse of ICC.
On conduct of some senior ANC leaders
The PEC condemned the conduct of some of the senor leaders of the ANC for
defining themselves outside the traditions and policies of the organisation.
The PEC regarded the pronouncements made by some senior leaders of the
movement as reckless and cheap political populism that seek to cement regime
change agenda. The ANC has structures and platforms created in term of its
constitution for all members to raise issues of discomfort.
The PEC called on the ANC to take disciplinary action against these leaders
and ensure that the centre still holds as these new tendencies are adversity
impacting on the unity of the movement.
On pronouncement by some COSATU Affiliates
The PEC resolved that it fully recognised the independence and autonomy of
each affiliate in taking decisions within their structures.
The PEC regarded the pronouncements by some sister unions in COSATU calling
for the President to resign as unfortunate and worrisome. SADTU was correct
in raising the issue of the succession debates in the correct platform
during the Congress of the Federation. SADTU raised the matter on the
premise of the history of the ANC in dealing with the matter. The Federation
in that Congress resolved that the CEC should be the structure to take the
debates forward.
The PEC reiterates its call that the entire NEC of the ANC should be
supported to complete its term of office and all parties and members should
work together in building the movement. The current political environment is
toxic and requires a united alliance of ANC, SACP, COSATU and SANCO.
The PEC called on all SADTU members to participate in ANC branches in their
own rights as members of the ANC and fully participate in the discussions
including that of leadership.
Conclusion
The PEC concluded its meeting by wishing all the learners well in writing
their final examinations and thanked members for their dedication throughout
the year in delivering quality education to learners.
The PEC further called on South Africans to respect the law of the country
as we move towards the festive season.
Prepared by Provincial Secretariat:
Mokholoane Moloi, Provincial Secretary, 076 811 2777
Ntombizanele Sifuba, Deputy Secretary, 079 691 7358
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