SADTU Contact Details

To get in touch with the South African Democratic Teachers Union(SADTU), below are the contact details to use.

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Physical AddressSADTU Village
Portion 74
Corner Dann Road & Loam Street
Glen Marais, Ext 144
Kempton Park, 1619
Postal AddressPostnet Suite 106
Private Bag X 5
Aston Manor
1630
Tel: (011) 971 2000
Email: sadtu@sadtu.org.za

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  1. Visit the NSFAS Website

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  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
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