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The Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture opposed Madanhi’s application maintaining that he was guilty.
The Government said although he had denied providing cigarettes to the pupils, Madanhi did not deny that they were smoking.

The employer further argued that the girl admitted to sitting next to Madanhi and that he gave her alcohol.
It also submitted that Madanhi was deported from South Africa, thereby tarnishing the service’s image.
Labour Court president Ms Betty Chidziva noted that it had not been disputed that pupils were smoking cigarettes in the bus.

It was also not in dispute that they were drunk and chaotic in the bus.
Said Ms Chidziva: “It’s also undisputed that Madanhi went to South Africa and was absent from duty for two months without filling leave forms.

“There is evidence from witnesses on record that he was drunk. Schoolchildren were drinking and smoking and there was no one to control them as Madanhi was also drinking.”

She said the record also had evidence that there was improper association between him and the girl not only on that day, but also on other days at school.
Ms Chidziva said Madanhi’s behaviour clearly showed that he breached the trust bestowed upon him by parents, the school and the Public Service Commission.
“Madanhi’s behaviour was contrary to stipulated principles. There is also no proof that he was given authority to be absent from duty,” she said.