Zinasu scores legal victory against MSU

The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has won a High Court challenge against Midlands State University (MSU), overturning the suspension of five students expelled for allegedly conducting an unsanctioned recruitment exercise last year.

In a suspension letter, MSU vice-chancellor Ngonidzashe Muzvidziwa cited violations of the university's Rules of Student Conduct and Discipline, claiming the students were guilty of misconduct on February 25, 2025.

Zinasu challenged the suspensions in court, describing them as unlawful and politically motivated. The High Court in Masvingo ruled in favour of the students, lifting the suspensions with immediate effect.

The court's decision allows students Keegan Mathe, Fanuel Gona, Nester Moyo, and Tanaka Sibanda to return to their studies immediately, while Takunda Mashasha's expulsion has been suspended, permitting him to resume studies in January 2027.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Zinasu condemned political interference in university affairs and called for the protection of student rights and academic freedom, saying the ruling confirmed that the suspensions were unjustified.