Teachers Plead With Masisi For 'Ntshuteletsa'
Bonte Seepi | Monday September 2, 2019 12:57
Radikolo, speaking at the teachers’ conference here on Friday, said their hopes were shattered following the conclusion of the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) report.
He also said as teachers, they had so much hope about salary increases, particularly after promises in May.
Radikolo said they remain committed to their work despite challenges they face. He pleaded with Masisi to consider increasing their salaries like he did for members of the armed forces.
“Re ipobola mo go wena, fa ele gore ke pelo, busa pelo rra o re akanyetse,” he said.
Radikolo said they might be called names for asking for a salary review, but at the end of the day, they have families to feed.
“We appeal to your office to reconsider your position to deny us Ntshuteletse. Hence we were pleading for Ntshuteletse not Ntlole, which you gave to the forces.
We are saying that because of our consideration of the economy of the country and how it should be protected.”
Meanwhile, Radikolo asked Masisi to give them his word regarding their pension money. He said BOSETU members wanted to hear the President’s voice and promise them that their pension benefits would still be safe when they retire.
He said information was circulating on social media that the government’s funds were not secure.
On other issues, Radikolo said violence is prevalent in schools, with teachers and students who are perceived not to conform to the prevailing sexual and gender norms, including those that are lesbians, gay, bisexual or transgender being more vulnerable.
He implored leaders of political parties and unions, together with heads of departments to bring the nation to order.
He said it is visible on social media, conferences and political rallies, that there is a lot of anger amongst Batswana.
He said there is too much use of vulgar language, undermining words as well as disrespectful utterances. In his response, President Masisi said the message had been received.