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NTEU: National Tertiary Education Union, 41A King Edward Street, Port Elizabeth (2026)

09/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 👑 🌍 👑
As the National Tertiary Education Union, we take particular pride in the fact that our commitment to equality is reflected not only in our words but in our leadership. Women occupy key leadership positions across our branch structures and serve prominently on our National Executive Committee. Their voices, experience and leadership are central to the direction, growth and strength of our union. This balance is not symbolic, it is essential to building a democratic, representative and effective organisation.
South Africa's history bears the unmistakable imprint of extraordinary women. Long before colonial conquest, Queen Nzinga Mbandi of Ndongo and Matamba demonstrated that African women were formidable political and military leaders, resisting imperial expansion and defending the sovereignty of their people. During the colonial era, Sarah Baartman became an enduring symbol of the dehumanisation inflicted by colonialism, and the struggle to restore her dignity after her death became a powerful act of reclaiming the humanity of African women.
During apartheid, Lilian Ngoyi stood at the forefront of resistance, leading the historic 1956 Women's March to the Union Buildings, where thousands of women declared that injustice would not prevail. Her courage helped define one of the most significant moments in our country's liberation struggle.
Today, women continue to shape South Africa's future. Justice Mandisa Maya's appointment as South Africa's first female Chief Justice represents a historic milestone for our democracy and a powerful reminder that barriers continue to fall through determination, excellence and principled leadership.
This Women's Day, we celebrate every woman who leads, who serves, who challenges injustice and who inspires others to rise. We recommit ourselves to building workplaces, institutions and a society where women are respected, heard, protected and afforded every opportunity to lead.
Happy Women's Day to all the women of South Africa. Your leadership strengthens our union, enriches our democracy and lights the path toward a more just and equal future.

06/08/2026

𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗨-𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘
NTEU has formally called on Council to institute an independent forensic governance review into the administration of disciplinary processes at the University, with particular focus on disciplinary referrals arising from investigations and recommendations associated with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
Our concern is not whether allegations of misconduct should be investigated. They must be. The fundamental question is whether disciplinary processes arising from SIU-related referrals have been administered independently, consistently, fairly and in accordance with the rule of law.
Over time, serious concerns have been raised by employees and organised labour regarding the manner in which disciplinary processes have been initiated and administered. These concerns include allegations of selective enforcement, inconsistent treatment, victimisation, retaliation and the possible targeting of employees who raise governance concerns, participate in legitimate trade-union activities or express dissenting views.
The seriousness and persistence of these concerns justify independent scrutiny by Council.
Have employees been treated consistently irrespective of rank, status or position?
Is there evidence of selective prosecution, victimisation or retaliation against employees exercising protected labour or whistleblowing rights?
Have investigators, disciplinary initiators and chairpersons operated independently and free from actual or perceived interference?
Have disciplinary sanctions been consistent, rational and proportionate in comparable cases?
And do existing governance structures provide adequate safeguards against the abuse or improper use of disciplinary authority?
These are some of the questions that must be asked and answered.
We believe that these concerns cannot simply be left to the same structures whose decisions and processes are being questioned.
Council, as the University's governing authority, has a critical responsibility to ensure that institutional systems operate with integrity, accountability, transparency, independence and fairness.
We therefore call upon Council to establish an independent forensic governance review, conducted by suitably qualified external legal, labour-relations and governance experts who have had no prior involvement in the matters under review. They must review SIU-related disciplinary referrals and the decision-making processes that resulted in disciplinary action. There is also a need to examine whether governance weaknesses have created opportunities for selective, inconsistent or improper use of disciplinary processes. The external review should make recommendations aimed at strengthening institutional safeguards, accountability, transparency and procedural fairness and make their findings and recommendations available, subject to lawful limitations, together with a clear implementation plan.
The University of Fort Hare occupies a unique and historic position in South Africa's intellectual, political and democratic development. Its credibility cannot depend solely on its commitment to fighting corruption. The methods used to pursue accountability must themselves be beyond reproach.
NTEU therefore believes that an independent review is not an attack on the University. It is an opportunity for Council to restore confidence, strengthen governance and demonstrate that no individual, office or faction is above accountability.
NTEU remains committed to combating corruption, defending workers' rights and strengthening good governance at the University.
An independent review is not a threat to accountability, it is accountability.

05/08/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
The defining challenge of our generation is not merely how to respond to crises but how to build resilience in the face of them.
Resilience means creating education systems that continue to function during disruptions.
It means building labour markets that provide opportunities for decent work, lifelong learning and economic inclusion.
It means investing in technology while ensuring that no one is left behind.
It means fostering global cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world.
And above all, it means recognizing that education and labour are not separate issues. They are deeply interconnected foundations of human development.
The future workforce will require continuous learning. The future learner will need to understand the realities of a changing labour market. The success of one depends upon the success of the other.

04/08/2026

NTEU Member, Dr PP Mokoena for Overall Best Presenter for In-person Presentations at the 12th International Conference on Hospitality & Tourism Management 🔥✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽🔥 🏆

03/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿
Just as education is changing, so too is the nature of work.
Global labour markets are experiencing significant disruption. Technological advances, automation, artificial intelligence, demographic changes and economic uncertainty are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace.
Many traditional occupations are evolving or disappearing altogether. At the same time, entirely new professions are emerging.
The challenge is that labour markets often change faster than education systems can respond.
Employers increasingly seek workers who possess not only technical expertise but also adaptability, problem-solving abilities, emotional intelligence, and the capacity to learn continuously.
Meanwhile, economic uncertainty has created growing insecurity for workers. Temporary contracts, gig work and informal employment have become more common in many countries.
Young people entering the workforce often face a difficult paradox: they are told that education is the key to employment, yet many graduates struggle to find jobs that match their qualifications.
This disconnect highlights the urgent need for stronger alignment between education systems and labour market realities.

03/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The new paradigm of education requires us to move beyond the traditional model that focuses primarily on memorization and standardized outcomes.
Instead, education must cultivate adaptability, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and resilience.
Learners must be equipped not only with knowledge but with the capacity to navigate complexity and change.
Digital literacy has become as fundamental as reading and writing. The ability to learn continuously, evaluate information critically and adapt to technological transformation is essential.
Equally important is the development of social and emotional skills. In a world marked by conflict, division and uncertainty, empathy, cultural understanding and ethical leadership are indispensable.
Educational institutions must become more flexible and inclusive. Lifelong learning must replace the notion that education ends with graduation. People will increasingly need to reskill and upskill throughout their careers as industries evolve and new occupations emerge.
The future of education is not merely about preparing students for jobs. It is about preparing human beings for a rapidly changing world

30/07/2026

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29/07/2026

𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛: 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦!
AN ATTACK ON OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT IS AN ATTACK ON THE WORKERS HE REPRESENTS
The repeated dismissal of the National President of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), Mr Xolani Tom, on what the union regard as trumped-up charges of misconduct, cannot be viewed in isolation. It represents yet another disturbing chapter in what the union considers to be a sustained campaign of victimisation directed at worker leaders who have refused to surrender the interests of workers.
Instead of respecting fair labour processes, collective bargaining & the legitimate role of organised labour, the University’s discredited management continues to deploy disciplinary processes in a manner that appears designed to intimidate, silence & punish those who dare to challenge management conduct & stand firmly for workers’ rights.
We say: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Worker representatives are elected to represent workers, defend their interests & hold management accountable. They cannot be expected to remain silent simply because their advocacy is inconvenient to those in positions of power. The NTEU will therefore not permit disciplinary processes to be transformed into instruments for intimidation, retaliation or the removal of democratically elected worker leaders.
WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED
NTEU remains resolute.
We have confidence in our case, confidence in our elected leadership & confidence in the lawful processes available to vindicate the rights of our National President & our members.
The dismissal dispute is already set down for CON-ARB at the CCMA on 7 August 2026. Yet, once again, the University has sought to obstruct the process by lodging objections which, in the union’s view, have the effect of delaying the substantive determination of the dispute. We will not allow procedural manoeuvring to frustrate justice.
Our members have seen these tactics before. We have confronted previous attempts to undermine legitimate labour processes & we defeated them. We are therefore not strangers to these tactics, nor will we be paralysed by them. We remain confident that justice will prevail.
OUR RESPONSE MUST BE UNITY & ORGANISATION
Let there be no misunderstanding: the victimisation of one worker leader is an attack on the entire organised workforce.
Today it may be our National President. Tomorrow it could be any worker who dares to speak out, challenge injustice or defend the rights of colleagues.
This is therefore not simply about one individual. It is about the right of workers to organise. It is about the right of workers to representation. It is about the right of worker leaders to perform their mandates without intimidation. It is about defending the very foundations of collective worker power.
We call upon every NTEU member & broader University workforce to remain united, vigilant, disciplined & steadfast.
Do not be divided.
Do not be intimidated.
Do not be provoked.
Do not surrender the ground that generations of workers fought to establish. Instead, let us strengthen our organisation, deepen our solidarity & defend our elected leadership through every lawful avenue available to us.
WE WILL STAND TOGETHER
The University must understand that no amount of intimidation, victimisation, disciplinary action or procedural manoeuvring will break the resolve of an organised workforce. We will defend our National President.
We will defend our elected worker leaders.
We will defend our members. We will defend due process.
We will defend the right of workers to organise, speak & be represented without fear. And we will continue to pursue justice until this matter is properly resolved through the appropriate labour processes.
Our strength is our unity.
Our protection is our organisation.
Our weapon is collective solidarity.
AN ATTACK ON ONE IS AN ATTACK ON ALL.
HANDS OFF OUR WORKER LEADERS!
WORKERS UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED!

28/07/2026

𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦
The union condemns in the strongest possible terms the University of Fort Hare's continued failure to
implement a binding CCMA arbitration award requiring the commencement of the insourcing process for
service and security workers.
The obligation to insource these workers is neither new nor uncertain. It was expressly recorded in the
2018 and 2019 collective agreements, in which the University committed itself to begin the process of
insourcing service and security staff. Following the University's failure to honour those commitments, the matter was pursued through the CCMA, resulting in an award in favour of the union. That award was
subsequently certified during 2024/2025, making it enforceable in law.
Despite this, the University has continued to disregard its legal obligations. This persistent refusal to
comply is not merely a breach of a collective agreement or a CCMA award, it represents a deliberate denial of justice to some of the most vulnerable workers on campus. By refusing to implement the
insourcing process, the University continues to subject service and security workers to uncertainty, unequal treatment and precarious employment conditions, undermining their dignity and their right to fair labour practices.
No institution that claims to uphold the values of justice, transformation and human dignity can simultaneously ignore binding labour outcomes and expect to escape accountability. Compliance with lawful arbitration awards is not optional. It is a legal obligation and a fundamental requirement of the rule of law.
The union will not stand by while the University continues to defy a lawful and enforceable award. We have therefore resolved to intensify every available avenue to compel compliance.
NTEU is writing to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training to request urgent
parliamentary oversight and intervention into the University's continued disregard of its legal obligations.
Pursuing every available legal mechanism to enforce the certified CCMA award the union is seeking the attachment of the University's assets to secure compliance with the award.
The University of Fort Hare must understand that the rule of law applies equally to public institutions.
Defiance of binding arbitration awards cannot become an accepted practice. Workers cannot be expected to wait indefinitely while management ignores legally enforceable obligations.
Our message is unequivocal: the time for excuses has long passed. The University must immediately commence the insourcing process in accordance with its collective agreements and the certified CCMA
award. Should it continue to defy the law, the union will pursue every legal, political and organisational measure necessary to ensure that justice is not only promised, but delivered.
Justice delayed is justice denied. The workers have waited long enough.

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