Fired Tsholotsho teacher challenges dismissal at Labour Court

A Tsholotsho teacher who was dismissed from the Public Service over alleged trade union activism has taken her case to the Labour Court, in a legal battle that labour activists say highlights growing tensions between workers’ rights and state disciplinary measures in Zimbabwe.

According to a statement released by the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) on Wednesday, teacher Bridget Dhliwayo is contesting her dismissal after allegedly being targeted for protesting against poor salaries and worsening conditions in schools.Education policy analysis.

Court documents recently filed at the Labour Court in Bulawayo show that Dhliwayo is appealing against the decision by the Public Service Commission (PSC), arguing that her constitutional rights were infringed.

ARTUZ said the matter stems from allegations that Dhliwayo participated in trade union activism and displayed a protest placard raising concerns over teachers’ salaries and the deteriorating state of classrooms.

In a disciplinary ruling dated April 10, 2026, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education found Dhliwayo guilty of misconduct under the Public Service Regulations, leading to her dismissal from the civil service.

Labour rights campaigners have since rallied behind the teacher, arguing that the case raises serious concerns over freedom of expression and the right of workers to engage in union activities without fear of victimisation. *_-ZimEye_*