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Latwell Nyangu
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned teaching staff against misconduct, particularly actions which compromise the safety and well-being of students.
In yesterday’s edition of H-Metro, we published the bombshell story of the headmaster of Rivendale School, a private college in Domboshava, who revealed he proposed love to some of his students.
Tofara Chitsveto stunned the Harare Civil Court when he revealed he sent proposals to a number of his students in a bid to have romantic affairs with them.
However, he said, none of the students accepted his romantic proposals.
Chitsveto’s stunning claims even shocked magistrate Meenal Naratom who, at one stage, asked him if he was sober. Chitsveto ended up in court because of a dispute with one of the school’s teachers, Sibongile Mavingire.
In an interview, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Director Of Communications and Advocacy, Taungana Ndoro, said they treat all allegations seriously.
“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education takes all allegations of misconduct involving school staff with the utmost seriousness, particularly those impacting the safety and well-being of learners.
“While I am unable to comment on specific details of ongoing investigations at this stage, I can confirm that the Ministry has robust protocols in place to address such concerns.
“To safeguard the integrity of the process and the rights of all parties involved, we urge anyone with direct knowledge or evidence related to this case to report it formally to the Ministry.”
Ndoro added:
“Rest assured, all reports are treated confidentially and acted upon promptly.
“The Ministry remains unwavering in its commitment to providing safe, inclusive learning environments for every child.
“We will keep the public informed through official channels once conclusive findings emerge from due process,” he said.
Online Reporter