Ramaphosa said he appreciated that some teachers may have been understandably and justifiably reluctant to return to school but their passion for education triumphed over fear and anxiety.
“We remember and pay tribute to those teachers who have succumbed to the virus and those who are still not well. Government is committed to the safety of all our educators and learners as well as for all the support staff in our school environment. We are acutely aware of the many other challenges that make it difficult for our teachers to do their work and we are working tirelessly to resolve problems in our schools with regard to infrastructure, sanitation, water, electricity, proper and safe classrooms as well as access to adequate learning material,” he said.
Ramaphosa also congratulated Sadtu for remaining strong after 30 years.
“We can all be proud that 30 years later Sadtu remains strong, united and cohesive. I cannot overemphasise the importance of organised formations of workers in a country with a history such as ours,” Ramaphosa said.
He urged Sadtu to play a decisive role in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to eradicate violence at schools.
“You are now 30 years old as a union and the message of hope that I would like to put across to you is that there are many more tasks that lie ahead which the nation expects that you will be able to nurture the next generation of our country,” Ramaphosa said.
Ramaphosa praises teachers at Sadtu's 30th celebration
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President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to teachers who braved the dangers and risks posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and returned to classrooms when asked to do so.
Ramaphosa was giving a keynote address during the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) virtual 30th celebration.
“I wish to pay tribute to all the teachers of our country who work under very difficult circumstances. You are true nation builders and the work you do is greatly appreciated. Your dedication to the success of our children and the future of our country has been proven time and again but more so during the Covid-19 pandemic,” Ramaphosa said.
Ramaphosa said he appreciated that some teachers may have been understandably and justifiably reluctant to return to school but their passion for education triumphed over fear and anxiety.
“We remember and pay tribute to those teachers who have succumbed to the virus and those who are still not well. Government is committed to the safety of all our educators and learners as well as for all the support staff in our school environment. We are acutely aware of the many other challenges that make it difficult for our teachers to do their work and we are working tirelessly to resolve problems in our schools with regard to infrastructure, sanitation, water, electricity, proper and safe classrooms as well as access to adequate learning material,” he said.
Ramaphosa also congratulated Sadtu for remaining strong after 30 years.
“We can all be proud that 30 years later Sadtu remains strong, united and cohesive. I cannot overemphasise the importance of organised formations of workers in a country with a history such as ours,” Ramaphosa said.
He urged Sadtu to play a decisive role in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to eradicate violence at schools.
“You are now 30 years old as a union and the message of hope that I would like to put across to you is that there are many more tasks that lie ahead which the nation expects that you will be able to nurture the next generation of our country,” Ramaphosa said.
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