Waverly High Deputy Head Arrested for Raping a Student
The Kadoma community is reeling from the shocking news that the Deputy Headmaster of Rimuka 3 High School in Waverly has been arrested and charged with raping a student (name withheld for ethical reasons).
Shupikai Gabriel Zivanai is expected to appear before the Kadoma Magistrate Court soon.
Worryingly, reliable sources say this isn't Zivanai's first encounter with controversy, earlier this year in June, he was found guilty by a Disciplinary Committee for having an inappropriate affair with a married junior ancillary staffer and escaped with a sharp warning.
This serious allegation coupled with the disciplinary raises serious and urgent questions about child protection protocols and staff accountability within our schools.
As a development-oriented community radio initiative, Berina FM urge all stakeholders including parents, teachers, community leaders, @ Ecozi the ministry and other government departments to engage in a vital conversation on all available platforms ie, Facebook, WhatsApp groups etc
How can we strengthen mechanisms to protect our students from sex predators in positions of authority?
What support must be given to the victims and their families?
How should our schools and relevant authorities handle serious misconduct by those in positions of trust?
Join the conversation! Your input is important for ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all our students.
