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Zanu-PF teacher dragged to court over active politics
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An opposition councillor has taken legal action against the Public Service Commission (PSC), seeking the discipline of a Masvingo-based teacher accused of openly engaging in partisan political activities in violation of Zimbabwe's Constitution.
The case, filed under HCMSC401/25 on 16 July 2025, was brought by opposition councillor Denford Ngadziore and is being heard at the High Court in Masvingo before Justice Christopher Dube-Banda.
Ngadziore is seeking an order compelling the PSC to take disciplinary action against David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School, whom he accuses of repeatedly participating in ruling party political events while serving as a civil servant.
According to court papers, Masomere has allegedly acted as a master of ceremonies at numerous ZANU-PF rallies across the country, including events addressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Ngadziore argues that such conduct violates Section 200(3) of the Constitution, which requires civil servants to remain politically neutral and prohibits them from acting in a partisan manner or advancing the interests of any political party.
He further alleges that Masomere participated in campaigning activities during the Glen View South constituency by-election, supporting ZANU-PF candidate Tsitsi Tawombera, who later won the seat.
Court papers also claim that Masomere maintains an active social media presence under the handle @djmasomere1, where he allegedly posted in April 2025 that he had been recognised as a certified DJ for the ruling party and President Mnangagwa by ZANU-PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri.
Ngadziore, represented by Shava Law Chambers, says he first attempted to address the matter through a formal letter warning Masomere to cease political activity, but alleges the teacher refused to collect the correspondence.
He argues that court intervention was necessary after exhausting other avenues of recourse.
Masomere is further accused in the filing of failing to consistently report for duty, with claims that he is rarely present at the school and instead attends political functions.
The matter is still before the High Court, with proceedings ongoing.
The case, filed under HCMSC401/25 on 16 July 2025, was brought by opposition councillor Denford Ngadziore and is being heard at the High Court in Masvingo before Justice Christopher Dube-Banda.
Ngadziore is seeking an order compelling the PSC to take disciplinary action against David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School, whom he accuses of repeatedly participating in ruling party political events while serving as a civil servant.
According to court papers, Masomere has allegedly acted as a master of ceremonies at numerous ZANU-PF rallies across the country, including events addressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Ngadziore argues that such conduct violates Section 200(3) of the Constitution, which requires civil servants to remain politically neutral and prohibits them from acting in a partisan manner or advancing the interests of any political party.
He further alleges that Masomere participated in campaigning activities during the Glen View South constituency by-election, supporting ZANU-PF candidate Tsitsi Tawombera, who later won the seat.
Court papers also claim that Masomere maintains an active social media presence under the handle @djmasomere1, where he allegedly posted in April 2025 that he had been recognised as a certified DJ for the ruling party and President Mnangagwa by ZANU-PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri.
Ngadziore, represented by Shava Law Chambers, says he first attempted to address the matter through a formal letter warning Masomere to cease political activity, but alleges the teacher refused to collect the correspondence.
He argues that court intervention was necessary after exhausting other avenues of recourse.
Masomere is further accused in the filing of failing to consistently report for duty, with claims that he is rarely present at the school and instead attends political functions.
The matter is still before the High Court, with proceedings ongoing.
Source - Mirror
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