The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has dismissed the Western Cape Education Department's proposal to cut 2,400 teaching posts. This due to an alleged 33% underfunding by the national government. SADTU, COSATU and other unions are threatening a strike action if the budget cuts are not recalled. SADTU's Provincial Secretary Sibongile Kwazi spoke to Elvis Presslin on the dispute

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has dismissed the Western Cape Education Department's proposal to cut 2,400 teaching posts. This due to an alleged 33% underfunding by the national government. SADTU, COSATU and other unions are threatening a strike action if the budget cuts are not recalled. SADTU's Provincial Secretary Sibongile Kwazi spoke to Elvis Presslin on the dispute

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SADTU dismisses proposed cut to 2400 teaching posts in the Western Cape

As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie,  led a 2 day National Language Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Pretoria. This two-day forum brought together key figures in the promotion of indigenous languages, exploring the challenges and opportunities of language development nationwide. Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) CEO, Lance Schultz, highlighted strides in language diversity but acknowledged English's ongoing dominance. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Pan South African Language Board CEO, Lance Schultz

As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie,  led a 2 day National Language Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Pretoria. This two-day forum brought together key figures in the promotion of indigenous languages, exploring the challenges and opportunities of language development nationwide. Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) CEO, Lance Schultz, highlighted strides in language diversity but acknowledged English's ongoing dominance. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Pan South African Language Board CEO, Lance Schultz

2-day forum held to promote indigenous languages

The FBI yesterday warned Americans about two new fake videos falsely citing terror threats and voter fraud in the latest in a string of disinformation that officials expect will intensify during US elections. This as the world watches closely as voters choose between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump in one of the most fiercely contested US presidential elections in recent history. To delve into the US elections Elvis Presslin spoke to Senior Research Fellow for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden

The FBI yesterday warned Americans about two new fake videos falsely citing terror threats and voter fraud in the latest in a string of disinformation that officials expect will intensify during US elections. This as the world watches closely as voters choose between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump in one of the most fiercely contested US presidential elections in recent history. To delve into the US elections Elvis Presslin spoke to Senior Research Fellow for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden

Analysis: Elections in the United States

In Mozambique, protests rage on as citizens express mounting frustration over last month's election results. Rights groups report that since the October 9 election claimed by the ruling Frelimo party security forces have killed at least 18 people amid the unrest. The opposition has rejected the results, sparking multiple waves of protests across the southern African nation, most of which have been met with a heavy police response, raising concerns over the use of excessive force. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor  Adriano Nuvunga, Chairperson of the Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network

In Mozambique, protests rage on as citizens express mounting frustration over last month's election results. Rights groups report that since the October 9 election claimed by the ruling Frelimo party security forces have killed at least 18 people amid the unrest. The opposition has rejected the results, sparking multiple waves of protests across the southern African nation, most of which have been met with a heavy police response, raising concerns over the use of excessive force. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor  Adriano Nuvunga, Chairperson of the Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network

SADTU dismisses proposed cut to 2400 teaching posts in the Western Cape

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