Friday, June 12, 2015

Zimbabwe pupils locked in cage over unpaid fees...

PUPILS at a Bulawayo school whose parents have not paid fees have been spending the day in a fenced enclosure instead of attending lessons, Sunday News can reveal.

Officials at Sobukhazi High School are keeping the pupils at the enclosure which is popularly known as the “cage” until their fees is paid in full.

Parents and pupils, who spoke to this publication expressed their displeasure over the development, saying this had been going on for more than two weeks, with about 30 pupils being locked in the “cage” daily.

“What I understand is that all pupils who owe the institution have not been able to attend lessons. They would spend the whole day inside a cage until their mates dismiss. We are concerned because these affected pupils include some who are preparing for their final examinations.

“I think this is clear cruelty but you never know because institution policies differ from one institution to the next; we end up asking ourselves if the institution is going to educate only those who are capable of paying fees,” said one parent, who declined to be named. Full story...

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