Lickson Matare v Minister of Primary and Secondary Education & Anor

[2020] ZWLC 6

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

10 January 2020

Citation

[2020] ZWLC 6

Judgment No.

LC/H/6/2020

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

Chivizhe J

Full Bench

Chivizhe J

Areas of Law

Labour lawPublic service regulationsDisciplinary proceedings

Keywords

MisconductFailure to accountUnder masteringDischarge from servicePublic Service Regulations

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the findings of fact that appellant was guilty of acts of misconduct were correct","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Financial discrepancies identified in audit, appellant's responsibility for school funds"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the penalty of discharge from service was proper in the circumstances","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Seriousness of misconduct, appellant's position as school head"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, a school head, was charged with misconduct for failing to account for school funds, under mastering, and using funds without supporting documents. The Disciplinary Committee found him guilty and recommended discharge from service, which was imposed by the Disciplinary Authority.

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