A member of the School Development Committee (SDC) at Emlonyeni Primary School in Lupane, Matabeleland North, has reportedly locked the school’s gates over an undisclosed dispute with the School Head, CITE has learned.
When contacted for comment, the School Head, Abigail Mupinga, declined to speak on the matter and referred the reporter to the District Schools Inspector (DSI), Lovemore Ncube.
Reached for comment, DSI Ncube confirmed he was aware of the incident.
He explained that he had sent a delegation of school inspectors to investigate the issue.
“I am in Bulawayo for a series of meetings with other DSIs, but I heard of such a case. On Wednesday, I sent two Schools Inspectors to investigate, along with the audit team from the responsible authority to check on finances. They will also ensure awareness that schools will open on the 14th. We will be there in full force again to ensure the school opens and to take note from the learners, teachers, SDC, and the community at large,” said Ncube.
He said he will be meeting the Inspectors on Monday to review their findings, adding that the situation is being addressed.
“There is no threat that the school will be closed. The police are there, they were on the ground, and they will arrest anyone who attempts to close the school,” said Ncube.
