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The ELRC is deeply saddened by the news of the sudden passing of an exemplary leader, Mr Fikile Nthathu, SADTU Northern Cape Provincial Secretary.
It is unfathomable that a great life could end so swiftly, but our splendid celebration and recognition is of a great legacy, of a full life dedicated to a noble cause.
Mr Nthathu contributed to the successes in the ELRC, as Negotiator, fervently representing members in the Council.
It is not our own professed glory that...
The ELRC wishes the class of 2019 all the best as they write their final examination papers.
May all your hard work bear fruit. This is the culmination of 12 years of preparation and forms the foundation of your future career goals. May you be rewarded with great success.
“Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” Swami Sivananda
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World Teachers’ Day is celebrated the world over on 5th October to honour and appreciate teachers for their valuable contribution to societal growth and transformation.
This year’s UNESCO theme is, “Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession”. A reminder that teaching should reclaim its rightful place as a revered vocation, one that attracts young students who are eager to transform education with new ideas and invigorated passion.
We celebrate and salute all teachers today...
The Education Labour Relations Council is aware of the media reports on the suspension of two educators, one in the Eastern Cape from Khoto Primary School and the other from Tongaat Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal, based on alleged sexual misconduct.
As stipulated in Collective Agreement No. 3 of 2018, the matters will be dealt with in the ELRC through an arbitration process (Inquiry by the Arbitrator), once the Department has concluded its internal processes.
Media...
The Education Labour Relations Council has accomplished a major feat for the public education system and educators in particular, through the finalisation of Collective Agreement No. 2 of 2014: Quality Management System (QMS) for School-Based educators.
The Agreement not only gives effect to the mandate of the Council to maintain labour peace in the public education sector, but also seeks to fulfil the vision of the National Development Plan on accountability within the system...
