In the News: 'Unions to Tackle Teacher Absenteeism'

Johannesburg - Three education unions have set out a plan to improve the education system in South Africa, they announced on Monday.

The National Association of Professional Teachers of SA (Naptosa), the SA Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) and the Suid Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU) represent 312 000 teachers.

The three have pledged to address teacher absenteeism, implementing timetables before the start of the school year and acting on unprofessional conduct.
 

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