Nkumbulo Thintitha Mpofu (54) a headmaster at Mpanedziba Secondary school in Tsholotsho was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $10 000 and R8 000 in school funds. When he appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Ms Sithembiso Ncube facing four counts of theft, Mpofu admitted stealing the money although he disputed the total amount stolen. He pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and not guilty to one count involving nearly $ 9 000.
Said Mpofu
Your Worship, l admit that I took $1 791 and R8 328 only. I don’t know about $8 907. I am willing to restitute the money that l stole.
Magistrate Ncube remanded him out of custody to April 19. He was arrested last month and has been since been relieved of his duties.
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