The march by the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) to Hoërskool Overvaal yesterday has called into question the union's real motives. SADTU claims to seek to improve our schooling system, yet demands that schools be closed whenever the union deems fit.
The school was forced to close yesterday to avoid any harm coming to learners. It appears that SADTU involved children and learners in their march, which is illegal. SADTU is only comfortable using the language of threat and fear.
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