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Petition addressed to: South African Council for Educators (SACE)
We, the undersigned, call upon the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to waive or suspend membership fees for qualified but unemployed educators. It is unjust to require professionals who currently have no income to pay mandatory annual fees in order to remain registered. This financial burden disadvantages unemployed educators, limits their professional standing, and creates barriers to accessing employment opportunities when posts become available.
We therefore demand:
- Immediate suspension of SACE fees for unemployed educators
- A fair policy recognizing employment status
- A transparent system for declaring unemployment without penalties
Reason
- Promotes fairness: Professionals without income should not be penalized for being unemployed.
- Protects dignity: Educators should not lose professional status simply because they cannot afford fees.
- Supports employment readiness: Keeping unemployed educators registered ensures they can accept jobs immediately when opportunities arise.
- Advances social justice: This aligns with national priorities of reducing unemployment and supporting young professionals entering the workforce.
Thank you so much for your support, South Africa Democratic Teachers Union Student Chapter SADTUSC, Polokwane
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Petition details
Petition started:
02/17/2026
Collection ends:
08/16/2026
Region:
South Africa
Topic:
Education
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It is important because unemployed teachers are also financially struggling/burdened. Expecting them to pay the sace certificate whilst they have no source of income is not fair, to add to that having their certification revoked/suspended for not being able to pay is diabolical.