insert_link 1 South Africa S.A Education Activist Criticizes Teacher’s Union for Defying Ramaphosa’s Education Law Pause A South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has criticised the South African Democratic Teachers Union's decision to defy president Cyril Ramaphosa's three-month pause on clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Makaneta calls Sadtu's stance reckless and disappointing, as Ramaphosa seeks discussions to refine the law. He urges Sadtu to respect the process and prioritise the education sector’s interests: todaySeptember 30, 2024 11 1
insert_link South Africa South African education activist says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts in South Africa, particularly level one teaching posts, created by the teachers who went on pension. There are currently more teachers in the country than the education system can accommodate. Makaneta says it cannot be correct for qualified teachers to remain unemployed while there are vacant posts that are funded. todayJanuary 16, 2024 17