By A Correspondent

School heads in Masvingo have been accused of threatening teachers who failed to report to work on Monday, alleging that they supported war veteran Blessed Geza’s call for protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The protests, which took place on March 31, led to widespread unrest, prompting teachers to stay home due to safety concerns.

Many schools in Masvingo Urban were affected, with learners staying home as tensions rose across the region. Teachers who did not show up to work were confronted by school heads, who accused them of participating in the protests and warned of consequences if caught engaging in anti-government activities.

One teacher shared, “We were called and told very clearly that we should be careful about where our loyalties lie. If we are caught participating in activities against the government, there would be consequences.”

The school heads, known members of the “Teachers for ED” group, dismissed the allegations, describing the claims as “baseless” and “pure fabrication.” However, the controversy surrounding the reported threats continues to stir tension among staff at Masvingo Christian College.

Teachers expressed concern about the political instability and the possible repercussions of participating in any anti-government movements. A teacher who attended the protest explained, “We were not willing to put our lives at risk by going to work in such an uncertain and volatile situation. It was not about politics, but about our safety.”