Dokora dismiss 'O' Level drivers licence issue

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education,  Lazarus Dokora has dismissed speculation that 'O' Level students would be allowed to sit for examinations only after acquiring drivers licenses.

Dokora said such a rumour is false.

He was responding to Priscilla Misihairabwi–Mushonga who had asked, " How far true is the circulating rumour that students will only be allowed to sit for their 'O' Level examinations after they have acquired their motor vehicle driving licences? This information was released by his Deputy Minister".

Said Dokora, "Thank you Hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to respond to this question. My response to the question is that this is false, there is nothing like that. I thank you".

Last week, Dokora said all O Level pupils will soon be required to have driver's licences in line with the Life Orientation Skills Programme to be introduced in 2016 under the new education curriculum.

Already two schools in Matabeleland South are giving pupils driving lessons and facilitating road tests with the Vehicle Inspection Department.

The Life Orientation Skills Programme is a compulsory five-month work-related initiative students will undergo before they get their O-Level examination results. It will see learners work in hospitals, uniformed forces' departments, schools and private institutions, engaging in volunteerism and acquiring skills.