About SAPA

Shortly About SAPA Western Cape

SAPA was formed in 1995 at a launching conference in the Western Cape. It is based on the principles of non-alignment to any political party or organization, or to any other educator body or union. This paves the way for individuals to be members of the major teacher unions in South Africa and also be members of SAPA. While SAPA is the national umbrella body, the association effectively functions at a provincial level. Each province elects its own executive committee to organize activities within the province, such as conferences, local seminars, newsletters, negotiations with provincial education departments in the interests of members etc.
 
Members carry out all the work of the association on a voluntary basis and no official is remunerated for his/her work. The main source of funding is the annual membership fee, currently R500, payable to the provincial treasurer. A percentage of this subscription (currently R200) is disbursed to the treasurer of SAPA for utilization by the national executive.

Great Speakers

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New Experiences

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Networking

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A Few Benefits that SAPA can offer you!

The SAPA national executive committee meets ONCE a term. The meetings are usually in Gauteng (either Johannesburg or Pretoria), and these include meeting with the national department of education. The President and members of the executive committee have held regular meetings with the Department of Education, in particular with Mr James Ndlebe (Director: Education Management and Governance Development) where various issues affecting school management have been discussed.

Your Membership

Our professional body which aims at enhancing your skills and professional development so that you will feel more confident about the task of leading your school.

Discounted Services

Our service providers offer us special rates on their products and services. These discounts are available to SAPA Members only. Our combined goal is to rapidly develop education, and discounted rates offered to our members make it easier to do so.

The 4th Industrial Revolution

By becomming a SAPA Member, you are ensuring your school enters the 4th industrial revolution. You will be reciving the latest developments in the educational sector.

The National Conference

The opportunity to attend the annual national conference which ensures that you will be at the forefront of educational developments by means of stimulating and relevant keynote speakers and challenging and practical workshop sessions. A different SAPA provincial executive hosts the annual conference each year.

Conferences and Workshops

As a member, you receive the opportunity to attend local and provincial workshops, seminars and conferences organized by your executive and which are in tune with local needs. Your participation at the local and provincial level will determine the effectiveness of SAPA-MP.

Educational Leadership

Ensuring that you never feel isolated from not only national but also international trends, SAPA provides opportunities to access current world developments in educational leadership through membership of the international Confederation of Principals (ICP) and the African Convention of Principals (ACP).