SATO - Southern Africa Teachers' Organisation

SATO - Southern Africa Teachers' Organisation SATO is a leading, strong and progressive SADC teachers’ organisation championing
universal labour rights and the promotion of quality public education.

It comprises eleven (11) teachers' unions in the SADC Region.

The Southern African Teachers Organisation (SATO) wishes all teachers a HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS' DAY 2026. We encourage S...
05/10/2026



The Southern African Teachers Organisation (SATO) wishes all teachers a HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS' DAY 2026. We encourage SATO affiliates to continue the good work they are doing to protect the teaching profession and shape the future.

This year’s theme, “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures”, marks 60 years since the adoption of the 1966 ILO-UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.

The core focus of this recommendation includes elevating teacher status, improving working conditions, and tackling global challenges such as teacher shortages, workloads, and digital shifts.

However, we commend governments that are doing everything in their power to implement this recommendation effectively.

SATO Secretariat

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU)

04/10/2026



COMRADE DOLOPI DELIVERS THE EULOGY AT COMRADE PILISWA MAQOKOLO MEMORIAL SERVICE

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) Eastern Cape Province held a memorial service on Thursday at the OR Tambo Hall (Vulindlela Heights, Southernwood) in honour of their departed Comrade Piliswa Maqokolo.

Comrade Piliswa passed away suddenly in September 2026 while in Bahia, Brazil, representing SADTU at the 5th Education International World Women's Conference.

Delivering the eulogy at her memorial service, SADTU Deputy General Secretary Comrade Nkosana Dolopi said Comrade Piliswa was a dedicated South African educator, trade unionist, and Provincial Gender Convenor for the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in the Eastern Cape.

Comrade Piliswa will be laid to rest on Monday, 05 October 2026, in Malungeni A/A (Mabomvini) Ngqeleni.

Comrade Dolopi's full video delivering the eulogy

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

SWAZILAND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS (SNAT) NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) Below are the new T...
01/10/2026



SWAZILAND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS (SNAT) NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC)

Below are the new The SNAT Platform National Executive Committee (NEC) members elected on Tuesday, 28 September 2026, during the SNAT Annual National Conference. They will hold office until 2030.

1. President: Dlamini Sikelela
2. Deputy President: Dlamini Justice
3. Secretary General: Vilakati Lot
4. Deputy Secretary General: Mxolisi Ngcamphalala
5. National Treasurer: Hlatshwayo Busizwe
6. Recording Secretary: Mamba Calendar Manzomlilo
7. Organising Secretary: Matsenjwa Sikhumbuzo
8. Editor: Sibandze Saverious
9. Sub-Editor: Dlamini Lindiwe
10. Gender and Human Rights Officer: Dlamini Phumelele

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

29/09/2026



SATO SECRETARY-GENERAL SOLIDARITY MESSAGE

On Monday, SATO Secretary-General and BTU President Comrade Agang Gabana presented a solidarity message to the SNAT family at the ongoing Annual National Conference.

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

Delegates are voting...The Conference is held under the : "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WOR...
28/09/2026



Delegates are voting...

The Conference is held under the : "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WORKERS' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

28/09/2026



Voting to begin shortly....

The Conference is held under the : "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WORKERS' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

28/09/2026



CANDIDATES PRESENTING THEMSELVES TO DELEGATES

It is that when candidates seeks for votes from the delegates. Voting resumes soon.

The Conference is held under the : "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WORKERS' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

28/09/2026



FRATERNAL GREETINGS

Comrade Letlama Mokhohlane, National Treasurer of the Lesotho Association of Teachers (LAT), presenting the solidarity message.

SNAT Annual National Conference is underway. The Conference is held under the theme: "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WORKERS' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

28/09/2026



FRATERNAL GREETINGS

Comrade Kambangero Ndjavera, Deputy President of the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU), presenting the solidarity message.

SNAT Annual National Conference is underway. The Conference is held under the theme: "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WORKERS' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

28/09/2026



FRATERNAL GREETINGS

Comrade Lucas Amadeu Impuane, National Secretary for International Relations and Projects of the Organização Nacional dos Professores (ONP), presenting the solidarity message.

SNAT Annual National Conference is underway. The Conference is held under the theme: "EMPOWERING UNION MEMBERS TO DEEPEN, DEFEND AND ADVANCE WORKERS' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

Advancing Education Regional Integration


Sindicato Nacional de Professores 🇦🇴
SADTU National Office 🇿🇦
The SNAT Platform 🇸🇿
Botswana Teachers Union 🇧🇼
Zambia National Union of Teachers - ZNUT 🇿🇲
Organização Nacional dos Professores- ONP 🇲🇿
Teachers Union of Malawi - TUM 🇲🇼
Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) 🇿🇼
Lesotho Association of Teachers 🇱🇸
Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) 🇳🇦
Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) 🇹🇿

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