BOSETU, Mokoka clash again

Kgafela-Mokoka announced recently that the ministry is working on digitising education, which would involve monitoring and tracking educators during teaching and learning, as well as the environment in which they work. "We are working on digitising education; therefore, that would mean sitting here and observing what's going on in schools, whether it's teaching or the environment, so that we know what is going on, and if it's kept clean," Kgafela-Mokoka said.

Following her statements, BOSETU says it has not been consulted on this matter and unequivocally rejects any attempt to introduce digital tracking of teachers. In a statement issued on Sunday, the union said such a move undermines professional autonomy, erodes trust, and threatens the academic freedom essential to effective teaching and learning. "As a legally recognised representative of educators, any policy or initiative that affects members’ working environment or conditions of service must involve the union through proper consultative processes. Implementing surveillance mechanisms without engaging the union is not only undemocratic but also unlawful and unacceptable,"