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Sadtu protesting outside the Basic Education Department in Pretoria. Picture: Oupa Mokoena<\/p>\n
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Durban – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and the SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) – which has been demanding that President Jacob Zuma fire her with immediate effect – have kissed and made up, apparently for the sake of the country\u2019s pupils. <\/p>\n
Sadtu said on Monday it had called off its \u201cgo slow\u201d and teachers would resume normal teaching. <\/p>\n
In a joint statement released after a hastily convened press conference in Parliament, both parties affirmed the importance \u201cof collective bargaining which brings together the collective wisdom of teachers and education personnel in improving employment conditions\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe parties are agreed that the dispute must be resolved swiftly in order to bring stability in the system of education and to promote collaboration.\u201d <\/p>\n
Motshekga said she remained deeply hurt and offended by a demonstration in which some Sadtu members brandished panties bearing the message \u201cAngie\u2019s underwear\u201d. <\/p>\n
She said the matter of the panties remained before the Equality Court because it was a \u201cgender and political\u201d issue, not a teaching matter. <\/p>\n
The minister and Sadtu locked horns for weeks after the union called for her and the department\u2019s director-general, Bobby Soobrayan, to be sacked. <\/p>\n
Motshekga said she had had a \u201chealthy relationship\u201d with the union since taking over as minister. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the (points of) pride of my term is the teacher training collaboration. In my language there\u2019s something that says: \u2018fights are for people who live together\u2019. For me this was just a healthy fight which enables us to live longer,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Sadtu\u2019s deputy general secretary, Nkosana Dolopi, said the union was satisfied because allegations against Soobrayan were being investigated by the Public Service Commission. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe will be waiting for the outcome of the work of the Public Service Commission,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cAny further decisions (will be) based on that.\u201d <\/p>\n
Sadtu believed the Public Finance Management Act and other laws had been flouted by the signing of a collective agreement without a mandate, Dolopi said. <\/p>\n
It was now easier for the union to engage with the department because the \u201cenvironment has changed\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur demands for a rural allowance are being attended to. There\u2019s a new environment for engagement. But it\u2019s not a kiss-kiss relationship all the time.\u201d <\/p>\n
Motshekga\u2019s deputy, Enver Surty, said the department would withdraw a circular calling for the removal of the rural allowance in Limpopo and re-negotiate with the unions. <\/p>\n
The allegations of corruption made against Soobrayan and other officials would be referred to the Public Service Commission by the Department of Public Service and Administration. <\/p>\n
\u201cThese matters shall be investigated and dealt with diligently as a matter of urgency,\u201d Surty said. <\/p>\n
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