Teachers in the area fear that they might be targeted as
the country heads for the March 26 by-elections.
Zanu PF officials in Umguza circulated a message on the
party’s WhatsApp group demanding names of absconding teachers.
“Morning Umguza, I request that SDCs must go to their
schools and write down names of all teachers who did not turn up for work since
the schools opened (Monday) up to Friday and
submit the names of the school, and the names of the teachers to the
constituency offices on February 16.
“Forward this message to your respective (WhatsApp)
groups,” the message signed by one J Sibanda, the party’s district
co-ordinating committee member, read.
Matabeleland North Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe
chairperson Kwanele Ndlovu rubbished the messages.
“As teachers, we must not be afraid of any message that
does not come from our employer, we must remain guided by our public service
contractual obligations,” Ndlovu said.
Zanu PF Umguza legislator Richard Moyo expressed ignorance
over the matter.
“I am not aware of that as it is supposed to be done by the
Public Service Commission.
“I will find out from the constituency if they have such a
programme,” he said.
Moyo is also Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs minister
and party provincial chairperson. Newsday
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