Audrey Galawu
Bulawayo Polytechnic has banned indecent clothes at the institution as a way of promoting decency among the students.
The decision follows promiscuous behaviour and societal decay concerns highlighted by parents and staff during community engagements.
In a statement, the college principal stated that ripped jeans, sleeveless tops and dresses, string tops and dresses, off-shoulder tops and dresses, tops and dresses that reveal the cleavage, blackouts, bikers and bum shorts, skin tights and tight-fitting clothes and shorts were not allowed.
“Skirts or dresses that are more than 5 centimetres above the knees, see through clothes and dropping off of trousers and shorts have also been banned.
““Vents that are more than 5cm above the knee, if not properly dressed, the client shall be asked to correct before accessing facilities and services. As an institution, we urge you all to dress accordingly,” reads the statement.
The ban has sparked mixed reactions from the public with some supporting the new system while others have slammed the decision as unnecessary.
Temusoni JM Sibanda- "This is actually a good thing."
Mr Tee- "We encourage order."
Dzvovani- "This just nonsense. I'm not sure if this can stand in a court of law."
Chikomana- "Polytechnic should stop this gibberish acts. Stop treating adults like school childrens. That's the reason why most young people are still living with their parents."
Bulawayo Polytechnic is not the first school to ban the skimpy clothing.
Last year, Harare Polytechnic also banned the wearing of ripped and skimpy clothing on campus, which the principal said was to promote a conducive environment for all students.
In 2021, students from Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University clashed with authorities over a new dress code that banned mini skirts and other clothing that authorities deemed indecent.
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