The opening of Victoria High School in Masvingo for the third term on Tuesday August 4 2018 hangs in the balance after health authorities in Masvingo condemned facilities in the school.

This followed a stinging petition against the school head John Muzamani sent by parents to the Permanent Secretary, Dr Sylvia Masango-Utete a few months ago.

Masvingo City Council Health Services Director, Zvakavapano Munganasa said there were serious health issues at the school but was not at liberty to comment because the local authority was only a partner in the investigation. Masvingo City Council is not the responsible authority. He said Masvingo City Council jointly investigated the school together with the Ministry of Health.

Masvingo Provincial Education Officer, Zedius Chitiga confirmed the health problems and said he was at the school on Thursday. He said plumbers were busy working on the burst pipes and some hostels to rectify the problems. He would not say whether the school was opening on Tuesday or not until he gets a full report, but hinted that something is going to happen without elaborating.

Masvingo Provincial Medical Director, Dr Amadeus Shamu was not picking up his mobile until the time of publishing.

Masvingo Mirror