PE parents detained over demo at the school

Philemon Jambaya

ZRP officers on Monday detained seven parents of some Prince Edward High School learners after they allegedly protested against the manner in which authorities were running the institution.

The seven, Julia Ndengu, Priscilla Makahwa, Rudo Tekwani, Wallesa Nyawo, Tinashe Chisvo, West Ndengu and Kumbirai Marara, were detained for about eight hours, first at Milton Park Police Station before being ferried in a ZRP vehicle to Harare Central Police Station.

The seven, who were represented by Paidamoyo Saurombe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, were later released from police custody without being charged after their lawyer protested against the arrest and detention of his clients, arguing that it was a violation of their fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution.

They were verbally warned by the ZRP officers not to stage protests and had their names recorded by the law enforcement agents.

Note: This story was originally published on 05/10/23 and was edited for factual accuracy on 21/10/2024