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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260219T141455Z
CREATED:20260219T141455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T141455Z
UID:2951-1771891200-1772236799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Train-the-Trainer (Free State)
DESCRIPTION:The Train-the-Trainer programme builds a pool of capable union educators by equipping participants with facilitation skills\, popular education methods and practical tools. The course strengthens the ability of unions to design\, deliver and evaluate their own worker education programmes sustainably.
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/train-the-trainer-free-state/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260219T141534Z
CREATED:20260219T141348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T141534Z
UID:2949-1771891200-1772236799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Administrators Development: Administrator Skills Block One Short Course (Head Office)
DESCRIPTION:This short course strengthens the role of union administrators by building a clear understanding of trade union values\, structures and office systems. It equips participants with practical skills in office management\, record-keeping\, data management and member support\, ensuring efficient and responsive union administration.
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/administrators-development-administrator-skills-block-one-short-course-head-office/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260219T140824Z
CREATED:20260219T140824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T140824Z
UID:2947-1770940800-1771027199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:National Educator Forum (Western Cape office)
DESCRIPTION:The National Educator Forums create a platform for trade union educators\, labour service organisations and education activists to meet\, reflect and share experiences. The forums strengthen networking across sectors\, engage strategic organisational and education issues\, and officially launch the 2026 Programme. They contribute to building stronger\, more coordinated workers’ education structures nationally and provincially.
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/national-educator-forum-western-cape-office/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260219T140548Z
CREATED:20260219T140548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T140548Z
UID:2945-1770854400-1770940799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:National Educator Forum (Head office)
DESCRIPTION:The National Educator Forums create a platform for trade union educators\, labour service organisations and education activists to meet\, reflect and share experiences. The forums strengthen networking across sectors\, engage strategic organisational and education issues\, and officially launch the 2026 Programme. They contribute to building stronger\, more coordinated workers’ education structures nationally and provincially.
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/national-educator-forum-head-office/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20240308T084930Z
CREATED:20240308T084930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T084930Z
UID:1818-1732665600-1732924799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Educators Conference
DESCRIPTION:DITSELA is intending to host its Educator Conference\, depending on the availability of resources. The conference will celebrate worker history and worker education by honouring the workers struggles that produced organizational regeneration that created Fosatu then Cosatu\, CUSA and then NACTU in Durban in the 1970s. \nIt will discuss and interpret the present conjuncture\, drawing conclusions for struggles ahead. It will discuss the production of knowledge in society\, seeking ways at which worker education can be socially and politically mainstreamed. \nIt will further delve deep into national policies affecting worker education\, worker migration ad shall have a strong component on internationalism. It will be a platform to share research and materials such as books and journals and other studies from across continents. \n\nDefining Workers Education and exploring the context (Conjuncture).\nWorker Education and the social system.\nDefining the strategic agenda of workers education (5 years -policy and practice).\nDeveloping and launching a worker’s history programme.\nDeveloping a continental worker education research agenda.\nCelebrating workers education.\n\nAims  \n\nTo create a platform to meet\, discuss\, reflect and share experiences and ideas around workers’ education and challenges within the labour movement too.\nTo capture the work that different labour service organisations are doing to support the building of a workers’ education movement.\n\nParticipants \nTrade union educators\, Labour Service Organisation educators\, education activists and leaders. \nWhere: Johannesburg\nDate:\n27th– 29th November 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/educators-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20240308T114737Z
CREATED:20240308T114737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T114737Z
UID:1845-1730764800-1731110399@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Administrator Course (Block 1)
DESCRIPTION:Looking at the role of the administrator\, basic skills needed and problem-solving skills needed  in union. Additionally\, the key issues around union organisation\, history\, purpose\, values and labour debates overall. Administrators in the course will also be engage on the legal framework and how laws are made\, through understanding the LRA and key labour laws. \nAims \n\nTo help new administrators to locate themselves in the labour movement and union\nTo share cross-union experiences and the challenges faced by administrators.\nTo develop and practice the administrative skills required to work effectively.\nTo introduce key labour laws and develop an understanding of the role administrators can play in securing workers their legal rights with confidence.\n\nParticipants \nThis course is best suited to new union Administrators. \nWhere: Johannesburg\nDates: 5th-8th November 2024\nApplication Deadline: 25th October 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/administrator-course-block-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241022T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241024T163000
DTSTAMP:20241001T070853Z
CREATED:20241001T070853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T070853Z
UID:2156-1729585800-1729787400@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:DITSELA Boland School (Worcester)
DESCRIPTION:Courses for the School  \n\nHealth and Safety\nGender and Women (focus on leadership and GBV)\nOrganising and collective bargaining (recruitment)\nLeadership: Building effective organisation\n\nTraining details\nDate:                  22- 24 October 2024\nTime:                 08h30 – 16h30 \nVenue:                Golden Valley Casino and Beckhuis\, Worcester  \nAccommodation and transport to be provided by your unions \n  \nFor applications to the above courses please contact your union offices and cde. Felicia Jones (Ditsela) \nContact:             021 959 2581 / felicia@ditsela.org.za \n 
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/ditsela-boland-school-worcester/
LOCATION:Golden Valley Casino and Beckhuis\, Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241008T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241011T163000
DTSTAMP:20241001T070737Z
CREATED:20241001T070737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T070737Z
UID:2155-1728376200-1728664200@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Case Handling: Dismissals and Disputes
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the following aspects:   \n\nAn introductory overview of new and amended labour laws\nExamine the legal dispute resolution machinery for unfair dismissals\nProvided a practical and strategic framework for dealing with unfair dismissal disputes\n\nTraining details: \nDate:                     8 – 11 October 2024 \nTime:                     08h30 – 16h30 \nVenue:                    Ditsela Workroom\, Prefabs Building  \nRobert Sobukwe Road\, University of Western Cape\, Bellville
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/case-handling-dismissals-and-disputes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20240626T092311Z
CREATED:20240626T092311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T092311Z
UID:1938-1726790400-1726876799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Siyakhuluma combined with Heritage month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/siyakhuluma-combined-with-heritage-month/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTSTAMP:20240308T131015Z
CREATED:20240308T114544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T131015Z
UID:1840-1725926400-1726271999@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Case Handling Disputes & Dismissals
DESCRIPTION:An overview of Labour Laws is engaged with and key aspects of the LRA and its practical application in the workplace. The course addresses the BCEA and EEA and how employers and unions can and should use it. In addition\, non-legal aspects of dismissals and categorisation of different types of dismissal in the workplace such as dismissal for misconduct are addressed. \nAdditionally\, looking into incapacity and operational requirements and how to refer disputes to CCMA. \nAims \n\nTo provide an introductory overview of new and amended labour laws and how these laws relate to each other.\nTo explore the advantages and disadvantages of using the law and the impact on organising strategies.\nTo examine the legal dispute resolution machinery for unfair dismissals.\nTo provide a practical and strategic framework for dealing with unfair dismissal disputes.\n\nParticipants \nUnion representatives and those who deal with dismissals and disputes within the workplace on a regular basis\, such as Shopstewards\, Organizers and those within the leadership structure in the union. \nDates: 10th– 13th September 2024 (Johannesburg) \n8th– 11th October 2024 (Western Cape)\nApplication deadline:  30th August 2024 (Gauteng) \n                              27th September 2024 (Western Cape)
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/case-handling-disputes-dismissals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20240626T092153Z
CREATED:20240626T092153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T092153Z
UID:1936-1724630400-1725062399@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:PEP/Support Eastern Cape and OR Tambo Region Western Cape
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/pep-support-eastern-cape-and-or-tambo-region-western-cape/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20240626T091943Z
CREATED:20240626T091943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T091943Z
UID:1934-1723507200-1723852799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Short Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/short-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20240308T120907Z
CREATED:20240308T120907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T120907Z
UID:1855-1723507200-1723852799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Gender & Women Development
DESCRIPTION:Raise participants’ awareness and consciousness to address different kinds of oppression or discrimination\, especially Gender Inequality\, at the workplace\, in the trade union and in the community. \nAims \n\nTo build women trade unionists’ knowledge\, skills and confidence to provide strategic leadership in the labour movement\nTo empower women to engage and address issues from a gender perspective\nTo build women’s’ capacity to strategies and struggle for gender equality
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/gender-women-development/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20240308T104005Z
CREATED:20240308T104005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T104005Z
UID:1838-1723507200-1723852799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Labour Law: Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Participants look into dispute resolution in the LRA and how the CCMA works when we address the follow up process. Additionally\, critically look at how to build a legal case with an organising approach and what is needed to prepare for arbitration and the overall arbitration process. \nAims \n\nTo understand the role of arbitration and how they can be used effectively.\nTo explore how best to prepare for arbitration and develop supporting materials.\nTo practice representation skills for workers in arbitration hearings.\n\nParticipants \nUnionists with a systematic understanding of the LRA\, in particular the law of dismissal and who are expected to represent members in arbitration. \nWhere: Johannesburg\nDates: 13th – 16th August 2024\nApplication Deadline: 02 August 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/labour-law-arbitration/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808
DTSTAMP:20240626T091620Z
CREATED:20240626T091620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T091620Z
UID:1929-1722816000-1723075199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Upington School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/upington-school/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240723T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240725T170000
DTSTAMP:20240625T145730Z
CREATED:20240625T145730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T145730Z
UID:1911-1721721600-1721926800@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:TUQ Material Development workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/tuq-material-development-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20240626T091522Z
CREATED:20240626T091522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T091522Z
UID:1927-1721001600-1721433599@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Media & communication National short course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/media-communication-national-short-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTSTAMP:20240308T084029Z
CREATED:20240308T084029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T084029Z
UID:1816-1720396800-1720828799@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Research & Organisational Development Weeks
DESCRIPTION:These weeks are internal platforms for evaluating\, designing and planning programme work. During these weeks\, information across different department of the organisation is shared. \nDates:\n22nd– 26th January 2024 (R&D Week 1) \n8th-12th July 2024 (R&D Week 2) \n2nd– 6th December 2024 (R&D Week 3) \n  \n\nEducators Meetings\n\nThe National Educators’ meetings aim to enhance local networking among activists across sectors and organizations by discussing strategic organizational and education issues\, fostering the sharing of experiences\, and building stronger organizations. \nAims  \n\nTo create a platform to meet\, discuss\, reflect and share experiences and ideas around workers’ education and challenges within the labour movement too.\nTo capture the work that different labour service organisations are doing to support the building of a workers’ education movement.\n\nParticipants \nTrade union educators\, Labour Service Organisation educators\, education activists and leaders. \nDates: \n13th February 2024 (Johannesburg) \n16th February 2024 (Western Cape)
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/research-organisational-development-weeks/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTSTAMP:20240626T084511Z
CREATED:20240626T084511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T084511Z
UID:1925-1720137600-1720223999@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Siyakhuluma combined with Western Cape (Youth)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/siyakhuluma-combined-with-western-cape-youth/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTSTAMP:20240308T102708Z
CREATED:20240308T102708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T102708Z
UID:1836-1719878400-1720223999@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Negotiation Skills Strategy & Tactics
DESCRIPTION:Participants learn workplace negotiation skills\, strategies\, and tactics\, and link them to union campaigns. They examine LRA sections and understand financial statements and records for strategic approaches. \nAims \n\nTo help union negotiators to be more effective.\nTo practice developing arguments in favour of unions policies.\nTo identify how the LRA provides for information disclosure form employers to use in negotiations.\nTo develop skills in gathering & analysing financials.\n\nParticipants \nUnion negotiators such as Shopstewards\, Organisers\, Liason Officers and leadership within the union. \nWhere: Johannesburg\nDates:\n2nd – 5th July 2024\nApplication Deadline: 21st June 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/negotiation-skills-strategy-tactics/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240626T084116Z
CREATED:20240626T084116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T084116Z
UID:1921-1719273600-1719619199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Short Course Introduction to Labour Law
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/short-course-introduction-to-labour-law/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240626T084009Z
CREATED:20240626T084009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T084009Z
UID:1919-1719187200-1719619199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:TUPQ M7 Media and Communication
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/tupq-m7-media-and-communication/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240308T124603Z
CREATED:20240308T124603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T124603Z
UID:1859-1719187200-1719619199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Labour Law Accredited Skills Programme
DESCRIPTION:DITSELA will continue to deliver the Labour Law Skills programme\, which is accredited with 20 credits. This module is taken out of the Trade Union Practice Qualification NQF Level 4 with 157 credits. The programme will be delivered in partnership with ETDP Seta and Department of Labour and Employment. It will be delivered in one province in 2024. \nThis module seeks to drive away the tendencies of applying law on the premises of opinion to that of a fact\, within the standard of proof through the balance of probabilities. It further ensures that the learners are in a better position to use the law as the most important tool to organize the working environment. \nWhen the module is completed the learner would be able to/ capable of: \n\nIdentify and describe the current legislation relevant to workers` rights in South Africa\nExplain the impact of labour law in relation to trade unions in the workplace and the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation\nDemonstrate an understanding of Labour laws and current amendments that relate to workplace reorganization.\n\nParticipants \nParticipants would include Shop stewards\, Organisers\, Educators and young people who wish to acquire credits in Labour Law (Units Standards on the Trade Union Qualification) from all federations and unions. \n\n\n\nID\nUNIT STANDARD TITLE\nCREDITS\n\n\n243849\nExplain the current legal framework for the trade union environment\n10\n\n\n120344\nDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current occupational health and safety legislation\n4\n\n\n119939\nConduct negotiations in labour mediation\n6\n\n\nTotal Units Standard\n \n20
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/labour-law-accredited-skills-programme/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240308T120716Z
CREATED:20240308T120716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T120716Z
UID:1853-1719187200-1719619199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Introduction to labour Law
DESCRIPTION:This module seeks to lean away from applying law on the premises of opinion to that of a fact\, within the standard of proof through the balance of probabilities. It further ensures that the learners are in a better position to use the law as the most important tool to organize the working environment. \nAims \n\nTo provide an introductory overview of new and amended labour laws and how these laws relate to each other.\nTo explore the advantages and disadvantages of using the law and the impact on organising strategies\nEffective skills to handling members’ queries skills; using the labour skills.\n\nWhere: Western Cape\nDates: 24th -28th June 2024\nApplication Deadline: 14th June 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/introduction-to-labour-law/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTSTAMP:20240625T141458Z
CREATED:20240625T141458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T141458Z
UID:1909-1718841600-1719359999@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Internal meeting for TUQ with the Facilitators and Developers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/internal-meeting-for-tuq-with-the-facilitators-and-developers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20240308T102345Z
CREATED:20240308T102345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T102345Z
UID:1834-1716854400-1717199999@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Media & Communications
DESCRIPTION:This course seeks to help learners to be media literate and critical thinkers that would use media to their advantage as trade union media activists. \nAims \n\nCritically engage with media in a global context\nWrite opinion and analysis pieces for print media\nUse radio as an educational medium in support of trade union campaigns\nFormulate a communication strategy for the union.\n\nParticipants \nUnion members\, shopstewards\, organizers\, and leadership\, as it equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively communicate and represent the union. \nWhere: Johannesburg\nDates:\n28th– 31st May 2024\nApplication Deadline: 17th May 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/media-communications/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTSTAMP:20240308T125525Z
CREATED:20240308T125319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T125525Z
UID:1861-1716249600-1716595199@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Provincial Education Programme
DESCRIPTION:The Provincial Education Programme is designed to deepen the education capacity and extend the educators’ reach by supporting worker educators to be able to serve others. \nIn pursuing the DITSELA provincial strategy\, the organization has scheduled needs analysis meetings in 4 provinces and provincial schools in the 4 provinces. \nPhase 1: Needs Analysis \nDITSELA is endeavouring to refine its provincial education work that will support the strengthening of workers and stewards at the local level. Thus\, the organization wishes to deepen its approach to finding out about cross-cutting education needs of trade unions in the respective provinces. \nDates: \n\n\n\nProvince\nWhen:\n\n\nFree State\n  \n5th– 6th March 2024\n\n\nGauteng\n\n\nNorthern Cape\n\n\nWestern Cape\n3rd– 4th July 2024\n\n\n\n  \nPhase 2: Provincial Schools \nOnce the needs analysis has been done on all the provinces\, DITSELA will start the process of material development based on the outcomes of the needs-analysis conducted. Each of province shall have four courses targeting 120 participants in each province.  Recruitment & Organising will be compulsory in all of our provincial schools\, and will form part of the four courses. This is in line with DITSELA focus for 2024. \nParticipants \nShop-stewards\, organisers and other worker leaders. \n\n\n\nDate\nSchool\nDuration\n\n\n25th– 28th June 2024\nFree State\n  \n3 Days\n\n\n7th -10th May 2024\nGauteng\n\n\n11th – 14th June 2024\nNorthern Cape\n\n\n17th – 19th September 2024\nWestern Cape\n\n\n\n  \nPhase 3: Train the Trainer  \nThe aim is to produce efficient and effective skilled trainers on Workshop Planning . The course also works on ensuring that participants are introduced to Adult Learning Theories and assists in developing participants on Facilitation Skills and planning on PEP roll-outs. \n\n\n\nProvince\nWhen\n\n\nMpumalanga\n21st– 24th May 2024\n\n\nKwa-Zulu Natal\n\n\nWestern Cape\n27th February- 1st March 2024\n\n\n\n  \nPhase 4: PEP \nIn 2024\, trade unionists will be trained as PEP educators in previously provincial schools in KZN\, Western Cape & Mpumalanga. The aim is to extend the reach of trade union education\, enabling even the furthest towns and cities to access it. These provincial educators will pilot their skills in a Rural School in their provinces\, supported by DITSELA facilitators.
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/provincial-education-programme/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20240308T120402Z
CREATED:20240308T120402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T120402Z
UID:1850-1715644800-1715990399@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Introduction to Labour Law for Administrators:  (BLOCK 2)
DESCRIPTION:This course aims to help administrators to develop an understanding of South African labour laws\, and how to assist trade union members with legal issues in the absence of union officials. It builds on from the first block on basic administration that was conducted the previous year focused on basic administration in the union. \nAims \n\nTo introduce administrators to key labour laws.\nHelping them understand the role they can play in defending and advancing workers legal rights.\nTo practice skills and use administrative tools to ensure effective and efficient union administration.\n\nParticipants  \nThis course is best suited for all union administrators. \nWhere: Western Cape\nDates: 14th – 17th May 2024\nApplication Deadline: 03rd May 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/introduction-to-labour-law-for-administrators-block-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20240308T101857Z
CREATED:20240308T101857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T101857Z
UID:1827-1713830400-1714175999@ditsela.org.za
SUMMARY:Educator Skills
DESCRIPTION:Popular Education Practice Workshop programme is an education programme aimed at empowering shop-stewards\, community\, youth\, gender activists who aspire to be trade union and community educators to acquire popular education and facilitation skills and approaches so they may be effective educators. It involves both theoretical and practical knowledge and applications. \nAims \n\nTo produce efficient and effective skilled trainers\nTo Introduce participants to the history of Trade Union Education and Adult Learning Theories\nTo conscientise participants on the principles of Popular Education\nTo develop trainers on Workshop Planning and on Facilitation Skills\n\nParticipants \nThis course is well suited for Educators\, Shopstewards and those in leadership within the union such as Secretaries. \nWhere: Johannesburg\nDates:\n23rd– 26th April 2024\nApplication Deadline : 12th April 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/educator-skills/
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SUMMARY:The Siyakhuluma Series
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the Siyakhuluma seminars is to initiate and stimulate debate and explore different perspective on contemporary issues taking place locally as well as globally from a working-class perspective. \nThe Siyakhuluma topics for 2024 will continue to focus on current political and labour issues\, which will include book reviews and launches. The purpose of this approach is to provide shop-stewards\, officials and leadership with a platform for exposure to both historical and contemporary debate and literature that brings insight into the present analysis and struggles of the working class. It presents and promotes a culture of intellectual inquiry and scholarship through reading\, writing and debate. \nDates: \nGauteng:                                                                         Western Cape: \n19th April 2024                                                               16th May 2024\n23th August 2024                                                         15th August 2024\n18th October 2024                                                        18th September 2024
URL:https://ditsela.org.za/event/the-siyakhuluma-series/
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