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President Jacob Zuma

 Your efforts are not going unnoticed. As government we recognise your hard work 

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"Our teachers work hard day in and out, sometimes under difficult conditions, sometimes putting [in] extra hours, even on weekends, to ensure that our children attain good results," Zuma said in a statement to mark World Teachers' Day.

"Your efforts are not going unnoticed. As government we recognise your hard work."

He encouraged children to respect and support their teachers and understand how important their jobs were.

"The success of our learners is to a large extent determined by the level of effort and commitment that is put in by our teachers. Thus it is vital that our teachers are in school, in class, on time, teaching for at least seven hours a day."

The Inkatha Freedom Party said it supported the day's theme -- "Take a Stand for Teachers".

"This is not just a day to show our appreciation for teachers, but an opportunity to commit to supporting teachers as they perform their valuable role in shaping our future citizens," IFP MP and youth brigade chairman Mkhuleko Hlengwa said in a statement.

"We thank our teachers for the work that they do under very trying circumstances. We know that teaching is not an easy profession."

The SA Council of Educators said it religiously marked the day to recognise South African teachers.

"Regardless of the challenging environment in which educators operate, teachers have without any doubt proved to be exceptional in the way they execute their mandate."

The council urged pupils to "swell the ranks" of the teaching profession.

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Thu Jun 20 11:10:32 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 5, 2012

Kabelo10

Thanks President!!!
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Oct 5, 2012

Phathuza

But he is refusing to give them an increase
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Oct 5, 2012

sh!tFaceSamsung

sham msholozi : when i look at ur pic feels like someone who feel sorry for himself : ur days are numbered baba as anc chairperson
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Oct 5, 2012

cornelius

There are many committed teachers who deserve praise, but the sad reality is that, generally, our teachers are rfailiong our childre. As Zuma says- the success of our chiuldren is entirely dependant on the teachers. The fact is we have sunk to the bottom in terms of our education - logically, our teachers are therefore failing. The should be told to pull up their socks, not lauded as if they are doing a good job !
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Oct 5, 2012

Lord-Have-Mercy

Thanks to all good teachers
Bad teachers should bahave, this the future of SA
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Oct 5, 2012

Nzule

Ok ,now go to school and learn how to apply your mind!!!!!ha,ha,ha..............
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Oct 5, 2012

CumFast

If this man is voted for @ Mangaung I'm taking vote elsewhere!!!Nxaaa....dnt just thank dem...give them the salaries they deserve...
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Oct 5, 2012

CumFast

President Jacob Zuma thanked teachers for their contribution to educating and developing children.

You also need the development..........
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Oct 5, 2012

Kabelo10

@Nzule
Ok ,now go to school and learn how to apply your mind!!!!!ha,ha,ha..............
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As much as i dont like him politically, i think it will be better to focus on what hes doing positively. so if you dont know what to say, just play reggae music or dig a hole and bury yourself.

Lets give credit were is due and stop being so negative about everything he does. Thanks Prez for finally acknowledging the good things our teachers are doing.
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Oct 5, 2012

CumFast

@ Kabelo 101

No positive doings can ever clear the amount of damage that your old man has done...
Last month TRT killed over 30 people....E-tolling system was approved..etccc. and you want us to be happy ngoba u Zooma ubonga o thishela....Give credit where it is due....for what????Thanking teachers....Nxaaaa...
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