Planned Sadtu strike suspended

Last Thursday’s planned march against racism and unfair treatment of workers at Northern Academy Secondary School by members of South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) was suspended by the union late last Wednesday evening.
It was learnt that an agreement had been reached between Curro Holdings and Sadtu late the previous day which resulted in the decision by the union not to continue with the march.
Curro Holdings Spokesperson Mari Lategan on Thursday morning responded to Polokwane Observer’s lead story last week confirming discussions with Sadtu the previous day and that an agreement had been reached.
“Curro has agreed to engage with Sadtu on any issues that they may regard as unresolved,” she said.
Sadtu Provincial Chairperson Matome Raphasha also confirmed the agreement and suspension of the march. “Our decision to suspend the march was based purely on positive discussions and agreements with Curro Holdings the previous day,” he said.
The lead article reported that while a group of learners from Northern Academy Secondary School at the new campus on the Modjadjiskloof road embarked on a stay away since last Monday because of a water shortage at the hostel, Sadtu was expected to protest against racism and unfair treatment of workers. A letter from Sadtu addressed to parents confirmed the planned march.

Story: RC Myburgh
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