Gcinani Nyathi (40) appeared before Bulawayo regional
magistrate Vivian Ndlovu facing a charge of culpable homicide.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded in
custody to 4 January 2024.
The court heard that while Nyathi was busy teaching, he got
angry after seeing one of his Form Two pupils, Nkosiyabo Thabethe, dozing off
in the middle of the lesson and accused him of failing to do the homework that
he gave them.
He reportedly never knew that Thabethe was not feeling well
and had a throbbing headache.
It is said he never asked him why he was falling asleep
during his lesson but he allegedly charged at him before he punched him several
times on the head.
The boy cried for help but there was no one who came to his
rescue, the court heard.
It is alleged he
continued landing hard blows on the boy as he accused him of disrespecting him.
After the incident, the boy remained in the classroom
sobbing while holding his head.
Later on the boy's condition deteriorated and he was rushed
to Mpilo Central Hospital for medical attention. The court heard the boy died
upon admission at the heath institution.
The incident was reported to the police leading to Nyathi's
arrest. B Metro
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