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Divorced 'man of god' abuses pupils at Milton High
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A TEACHER at the elite boys-only Milton High School has been arrested and suspended from duty following explosive allegations of improper conduct with learners.
Tyson Lunga, an Advanced Level commercials teacher and a prominent pastor at a major Pentecostal church, who is also a volunteer patron for Scripture Union clubs in various schools, has been accused of sexually abusing children at the school..
Sources at the school paint a chilling picture, alleging Lunga sodomised several learners, buying their silence with cash and food items like burgers. So far, nine learners have reportedly come forward, but the true number is believed to be much higher.
Lunga allegedly targeted Form One and Two pupils, particularly newcomers. He previously resided in Pioneer hostel, which houses these younger students.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education confirmed Lunga's arrest, with spokesperson Mr Taungana Ndoro saying the allegations are "extremely serious" and "completely unacceptable."
"We are taking this matter with the utmost gravity," Mr Ndoro said, confirming Lunga's immediate suspension and subsequent arrest to assist with investigations. The Ministry is fully cooperating with authorities.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele also confirmed the arrest but could not provide further details.
"Lunga used to stay in one of the hostels, Pioneer, which mainly houses Forms One and Two pupils, which were the bulk of his alleged victims. He would buy their silence by paying them or buying them burgers," a source revealed.
The alleged abuse came to light last week when Upper Six students refused to be taught by Lunga, claiming they knew about his actions towards their juniors. This prompted some brave students to come forward with their accounts of alleged sodomy.
Adding to the controversy, Lunga was reportedly transferred from Magwegwe High School under unclear circumstances.
"This teacher is a senior pastor at his church and his wife divorced him last year. As fellow teachers, we have been threatened not to talk to anyone about this issue, but we feel that if we don't it will be swept under the carpet," another source said, expressing confidence that more victims will now come forward. "It is sad that he hid behind the church while doing these vile acts."
Mr Ndoro reassured the public that the Ministry's top priority is the safety and well-being of all learners. "Any breach of this trust is met with the strongest possible action," he affirmed.
This incident marks the third case of alleged improper teacher-learner associations in under three months. A female teaching practice student was removed from Townsend High for alleged lesbian relationships with learners, while Masase High School deputy head Anymore Gumbo is on the run after allegedly sodomising over 35 pupils.
Tyson Lunga, an Advanced Level commercials teacher and a prominent pastor at a major Pentecostal church, who is also a volunteer patron for Scripture Union clubs in various schools, has been accused of sexually abusing children at the school..
Sources at the school paint a chilling picture, alleging Lunga sodomised several learners, buying their silence with cash and food items like burgers. So far, nine learners have reportedly come forward, but the true number is believed to be much higher.
Lunga allegedly targeted Form One and Two pupils, particularly newcomers. He previously resided in Pioneer hostel, which houses these younger students.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education confirmed Lunga's arrest, with spokesperson Mr Taungana Ndoro saying the allegations are "extremely serious" and "completely unacceptable."
"We are taking this matter with the utmost gravity," Mr Ndoro said, confirming Lunga's immediate suspension and subsequent arrest to assist with investigations. The Ministry is fully cooperating with authorities.
"Lunga used to stay in one of the hostels, Pioneer, which mainly houses Forms One and Two pupils, which were the bulk of his alleged victims. He would buy their silence by paying them or buying them burgers," a source revealed.
The alleged abuse came to light last week when Upper Six students refused to be taught by Lunga, claiming they knew about his actions towards their juniors. This prompted some brave students to come forward with their accounts of alleged sodomy.
Adding to the controversy, Lunga was reportedly transferred from Magwegwe High School under unclear circumstances.
"This teacher is a senior pastor at his church and his wife divorced him last year. As fellow teachers, we have been threatened not to talk to anyone about this issue, but we feel that if we don't it will be swept under the carpet," another source said, expressing confidence that more victims will now come forward. "It is sad that he hid behind the church while doing these vile acts."
Mr Ndoro reassured the public that the Ministry's top priority is the safety and well-being of all learners. "Any breach of this trust is met with the strongest possible action," he affirmed.
This incident marks the third case of alleged improper teacher-learner associations in under three months. A female teaching practice student was removed from Townsend High for alleged lesbian relationships with learners, while Masase High School deputy head Anymore Gumbo is on the run after allegedly sodomising over 35 pupils.
Source - The Herald
