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NAPTOSA labour-law commentary, salary-agreement breakdowns, and CPD opportunities, updated as the news breaks.
01 Jul 2026
Salary & ConditionsThe 2026 Teacher Salary Increase Explained
Educators get a 4% cost-of-living increase from 1 April 2026 under PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2025 — separate from the yearly pay progression.
Read Full Article30 Jun 2026
Salary & ConditionsHow to Read a Teacher Payslip: Every Deduction Explained
Your teacher payslip has five main deduction lines: GEPF pension, medical aid, PAYE, UIF, and voluntary deductions. Here is what each one is and how to check it.
29 Jun 2026
Salary & ConditionsNotch and Pay Progression: How Teachers Move Up the Salary Scale
Most educators move up one salary notch (at least 1%) on 1 July each year, provided their performance is rated satisfactory.
28 Jun 2026
Salary & ConditionsPost Level 2 (PL2) Teacher Salary in South Africa: 2026 Scales
PL2 Departmental Heads earn a band that sits above the PL1 classroom scale, adjusted by 4% from 1 April 2026 under the PSCBC deal.
27 Jun 2026
Salary & ConditionsPL1 Educator Salary 2026: Notches, Starting Pay and Progression
A Post Level 1 teacher's 2026 pay depends on your REQV starting notch, the 1.5% annual progression step and the 4% April adjustment.
26 Jun 2026
Salary & ConditionsBackpay and PERSAL Pay Errors: How to Fix Them
If your notch, increment, backpay or a deduction looks wrong, here is how to query and escalate it through the school, district and PERSAL.
10 Apr 2026
Labour LawUnderstanding Your Grievance Rights as a South African Educator
What the LRA, BCEA and ELRC dispute rules actually mean for your grievance — timelines, thresholds and the five steps from informal talk to arbitration.
03 Apr 2026
Labour LawELRC Dispute Resolution: A Working Guide for South African Educators
The Education Labour Relations Council resolves public-school educator disputes under clause 24 of its Constitution. Here's the conciliation-to-arbitration flow, the forms (E1, E6, E16), and what the 30-day timeline really means.
27 Mar 2026
Labour LawMaternity & Parental Leave Rights for SA Educators (Post-2025 ConCourt)
The Constitutional Court confirmed on 2 October 2025 that the BCEA's maternity and parental-leave sections are invalid. Here's the interim 4 months 10 days regime, how UIF pays out, and what the PAM document still guarantees for educators.
20 Mar 2026
Professional DevelopmentThe SACE Code of Professional Ethics: A Working Guide for South African Educators
SACE investigated 606 ethical misconduct cases in 2023/24 and struck 36 educators off the roll in 2024/25. Here's what the Code actually requires, how the disciplinary process works, and when to call NAPTOSA.
13 Mar 2026
MembershipHow to Join NAPTOSA: Benefits and Membership Guide
A comprehensive guide to NAPTOSA membership categories, benefits, and the application process.
06 Mar 2026
Labour RightsSalary Scales 2025: What Educators Need to Know
An overview of the latest salary agreement for public sector educators, including key impacts on your monthly contribution.
06 Mar 2026
Salary & ConditionsSalary Scales 2026: What South African Educators Need to Know About the PSCBC Three-Year Deal
The PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2025 locked in a 5.5% increase for 2025/26 and CPI-linked adjustments (4-6%) for 2026/27 and 2027/28. Here's what that means for your April 2026 payslip.
27 Feb 2026
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development Opportunities for 2026
Upcoming workshops, seminars, and training opportunities through NAPTOSA's Professional Development Institute.
20 Feb 2026
Western CapeWestern Cape Education: Challenges and Advocacy
How NAPTOSA Western Cape addresses unique challenges facing educators in the province, from infrastructure to policy.