Saturday, April 27, 2013

SADTU condemns sexist attack towards Angie Motshekga

Mluleki Mrwebi
27 April 2013

The South African Democratic Teachers Union has hailed its two marches a resounding success. 

Sadtu held a march in Cape Town and Pretoria in defence of collective bargaining and calling for Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and her Director Bobby Soobrayn to resign. 

Sadtu has given government 21 days to respond to their demand. 

Sadtu Deputy General Secretary Nkosana Dolopi said the support given by the Sadtu members and all other unions it is very encouraging and they will continue to fight for what they believe in.

Dolopi also said the Union has noted with concern, cries about the portrayal of Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga during the march to Pretoria.

Dolopi added that SADTU is a non-sexist organisation that seeks to promote equity and equality.

“We therefore cannot condone such an act. Posters and pamphlets sanctioned by SADTU all had the union’s logo. Our march was in defence of collective bargaining collective and the promotion of quality public education.  As we condemn this act, we would urge government not to shift its focus from the real issues” added Dolopi.

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