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Headman Threatens To Seize Villagers' Livestock Over School Fees Arrears

7 months agoWed, 24 Jul 2024 09:51:03 GMT
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Headman Threatens To Seize Villagers' Livestock Over School Fees Arrears

Headman Matenga of Matobo has reportedly issued an ultimatum to villagers, demanding that they pay outstanding school fees at Mambale Primary School or face the seizure of their livestock.

A meeting was held last week where parents with unpaid fees were given a deadline of July 29, 2024, to clear their arrears.

Speaking to CITE’s Senzeni Ncube, a disgruntled villager said they are facing “a serious problem” due to the Headman’s directive. He said:

We’re facing a serious problem here. The headman, along with the school principal, called a meeting last Wednesday at Mambale Primary School for parents who owe school fees.

He also claimed that they were instructed to pay R300 to the school by the specified date. He added:

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Those who fail to comply will be visited by a chief’s messenger, incurring an additional US$20 fee.

It is further alleged that the headman rejected school fee payments facilitated by the government, citing delays in processing. Said a source:

My father is a war veteran, and we submitted forms at Mhlahlandlela last term for the government to cover the fees.

But the headman rejected it, saying the government takes too long to pay. Now, my father has to pay out of pocket and hopes to be reimbursed once the government comes through.

When my father requested a letter from the school to take to Mhlahlandlela, they refused to give him one.

When contacted for comment, Headman Matenga confirmed calling a meeting to encourage parents to settle their outstanding fees. He said:

We held a meeting to urge parents to pay their school fees. According to the teachers, most haven’t paid in a long time.

Responding to the concerns raised by the disgruntled villagers, Headman Matenga acknowledged setting a due date for parents to meet with the School Development Committee (SDC) and teachers.

However, he clarified that the intent was to provide a platform for parents to discuss their fee arrears and establish mutually agreeable payment plans, rather than threaten livestock seizure.

The headman explained that mentioning the involvement of the chief’s messenger was meant to motivate parents to engage with the school authorities and ensure the institution’s smooth operation.

The issue of unpaid school fees is a longstanding challenge in many rural communities across Zimbabwe, where families often struggle with economic difficulties.

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25 Comments

Tsemulaz · 7 months ago
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Anonymous · 7 months ago
Can someone explain the Civil Service structure which incorporates the Headmen as supervisors of ministries...
Voltaire · 7 months ago
Vabereki bhadharai fees, R300 is not a lot of money. Muno mu town vana vedu tiri kuvabhadharira ma US$75 per term pa government school
bhangwera · 7 months ago
vz vz kkkkkk regai ambodyawo
kwachu · 7 months ago
government said free education to hell with the headman
Izvozvo Tazvihwa Asi Tirikuti · 7 months ago
Ngavabhadhare fees, $15 ndoo yevangatoitira noise,, ndokt vazoziva pekuisira X,
that guy · 7 months ago
bhadharai ma fees izvo zvekuti ndiri war veteran izvo hazvishande kudhara kuye
blaze · 7 months ago
Parents should just pay sch fees for the kids . The issue here is for parents to pay fees and not focusing on how the headman is trying to coerce parents to do their obligation
hoyo · 7 months ago
apa these school fees pamwe ma 50 dombi per term but still vazonyanya kusvika pakunzi mombe
Anonymous · 7 months ago
Headman uyu ngaaongororwe kuti chinangwa chake chakajeka here. Ndoovanotora midziyo yevamwe votengesa,voba futi mari yevanhu vanoshaya. Hatidi vanhu vakadai muno munyika.
Anonymous · 7 months ago
Rega zvibayane mweya w Gaigusu na Thambolenyoka na Richard Gwesela
zig · 7 months ago
sabhuku vakuzvinyanya huku nembudzi dzanodya dzakawanda
🥴Attested development · 7 months ago
It's a bit harsh but zviri fscible, kana mwana ega akabhadhara ka she goat, within few months anoita vana add more few months Vana vaye vanoita vamwe vana, so on in 3 or 4 yrs how many goats, fees yese can be settled even to University, the way goats breed ne spe****ed upkeep, so, say the school a thousand kids and each bring kambudzana kunyanya, ka she goat, that spontaneous breeding ichaveko can cushion schools from financial distress, That was indeed muono wana Chimombe na Mpofu Nyama yembudzi inodiwa stereki kuma Arab world and we all know kuti Vane bag
🥴Attested development · 7 months ago
Ndiyo ka yatoti stock exchange😁
Obert Karombe · 7 months ago
Akapusa sabhuku uyo
patz · 7 months ago
Sabhuku bhoo. He is not interfering with the kidz education but is dealing with the parents. Ngawatorerwe mbudzi sei vasiri kutengesa mbudzi kuti vabhadhare fees. Asi mbudzi dzacho ndedze display here
mudazvunhu · 7 months ago
imbavha kunge Vene
Jenerari · 7 months ago
Command Motivation - My foot
ndungezh · 7 months ago
anoda kumamiswa uyu
Mr JP van · 7 months ago
sabhuku anokurudzira kuti muzadzise kodzero dzevana
Tadie · 7 months ago
Sabhuku tomusungisa haatinetsi
dyooo.... · 7 months ago
Sabhuku is right .....

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