ANA reports that the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) on Friday accused President Jacob Zuma of “rewarding mediocrity” after he moved Faith Muthambi from the communications ministry to the pblic service and administration ministry.  

The union said in a statement that it was shocked that the President appointed an individual “who had spectacularly failed in her previous portfolio into the Public Service and Administration Department.”  Sadtu went on to say:  “The decision by the president indicates that we have a government that rewards mediocrity and that there are no consequences for those who fail to deliver.  The president through this bizarre decision has failed to show any appreciation and sensitivity for labour peace in the public service.”  Sadtu accused Zuma of abusing his constitutional prerogative to appoint ministers to further his agenda by promoting “internal factional battles” and not promoting a developmental state.

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• Read Sadtu’s press statement at SA Labour News

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