Staff Correspomdent|Senzeni Klassen, a sister-in-charge at Beitbridge District Hospital was recently suspend from work for allegedly making remarks on an audio that are deemed to cause negative tribal sentiments.

Klassen allegedly denigrated the Venda people of Beitbridge for voting a Zanu PF MP into power in the July 30, 2018 elections. She is said to have put Venda in low regard as compared to the Shona people.

The audio went viral on social media and some Venda people were already calling for her blood.

Media has established that Klassen was suspended on August 3 in the presence of her lawyers, Tinomuda Shoko and Obey Shava from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

Part of the suspension letter, which was signed by the District Medical Officer Dr L. Samhere reads;

“Following allegation of an abusive audio circulating on social media, please be informed that you have been suspended from service and attendance at work or continued performance of your duties at Beitbridge District Hospital.”

Masvingo Mirror