24-04-2013, 10:57 AM
Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has reiterated that learning and teaching must proceed today as it is a normal work and school day.
Department spokesperson Panyaza Lesufi said the department has noted with concern the industrial action to be undertaken today by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union.
The department warned that it has activated its systems to enforce the principle of no work, no pay.
“Principals that do not monitor and register the attendance of teachers will be subjected to disciplinary procedures and educators that sign the register as being present at school but later leave to join protest action will be subjected to disciplinary procedures.
“The department wishes to reaffirm the point that it is permissible by law to strike, yet an illegal strike of this nature will not be condoned and those wishing to take part must bear in mind the consequences of their actions,†warned Lesufi.
To ensure that information surrounding the strike filters through, Lesufi said that the department has established committees that will monitor the effects of the strike and report back on its impact during the course of the day.
Some of the union's grievances were that Grade R teachers were not being paid enough, Grade 12 examination markers had not received an increase in salaries, and some schools were without the necessary resources to ensure quality education.
Meanwhile, in an update on the supplementary exams, the department said the marking of scripts was successfully concluded this week.
The department thanked all the markers whose dedication and commitment ensured the process continued smoothly.
Supplementary exam results will be made available from 29 April – 3 May at schools. – SAnews.gov.za
Department spokesperson Panyaza Lesufi said the department has noted with concern the industrial action to be undertaken today by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union.
The department warned that it has activated its systems to enforce the principle of no work, no pay.
“Principals that do not monitor and register the attendance of teachers will be subjected to disciplinary procedures and educators that sign the register as being present at school but later leave to join protest action will be subjected to disciplinary procedures.
“The department wishes to reaffirm the point that it is permissible by law to strike, yet an illegal strike of this nature will not be condoned and those wishing to take part must bear in mind the consequences of their actions,†warned Lesufi.
To ensure that information surrounding the strike filters through, Lesufi said that the department has established committees that will monitor the effects of the strike and report back on its impact during the course of the day.
Some of the union's grievances were that Grade R teachers were not being paid enough, Grade 12 examination markers had not received an increase in salaries, and some schools were without the necessary resources to ensure quality education.
Meanwhile, in an update on the supplementary exams, the department said the marking of scripts was successfully concluded this week.
The department thanked all the markers whose dedication and commitment ensured the process continued smoothly.
Supplementary exam results will be made available from 29 April – 3 May at schools. – SAnews.gov.za