Crimes and Courts Reporter
An 18-year-old woman from Murisa Park, Unit O, Chitungwiza, has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service after being found guilty of forging her Ordinary Level (O-Level) examination results.
The case was heard in the Harare Magistrates’ Court, where she was charged under the Zimbabwe Examination Act.
The court proceedings revealed that on October 11, 2024, the Police General Headquarters recruiting section requested verification of O-Level results for several applicants. During this verification process, it was discovered that Shamiso Pretty Bvukure had submitted a forged results slip. The alterations included changing her grades in subjects such as Mathematics (from U to C), English Language (from U to B), Shona Language (from E to A), and History (from U to A). Additionally, subjects like Combined Science and Commerce were falsely added to her slip.
Following the discovery of the forgery, Bvukure was arrested and subsequently appeared in court. Initially sentenced to 12 months in prison, the court suspended 6 months of the sentence for a period of 5 years, contingent upon her completion of the community service.
This case highlights the serious consequences of attempting to falsify academic qualifications, particularly in the context of applying for positions within the police force. The court’s decision reflects a commitment to uphold the integrity of educational qualifications in Zimbabwe.
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