Zimbabwe’s Fugitive War Veteran, Geza’s Whereabouts Unknown as Police Intensify Search

By Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its search for former Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza, enlisting the help of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and regional security agencies. Geza faces serious allegations of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s authority and inciting public violence.

The allegations stem from Geza’s public criticism of Mnangagwa, accusing him of corruption and mismanagement, which he claimed had led to Zimbabwe’s economic decline. His outspoken remarks led to his expulsion from the ruling party in April on grounds of indiscipline.

Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Zimbabwe had formally notified Interpol and regional law enforcement bodies to widen the dragnet for Geza, who remains at large. “The police are still looking for Blessed Geza in relation to ongoing criminal investigations. It is correct that the Zimbabwe Republic Police has engaged Interpol and relevant regional police services as investigations into the case continue,” Nyati told the local Newspaper

*Zimbabwe Ex-Combatant and War Veteran, Blessed Runesu Geza*

Despite his expulsion from Zanu PF and the police manhunt, Geza has continued to broadcast video footage on YouTube, calling for Mnangagwa to step down. In a recent video, he praised Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga for reportedly expelling businessman Kuda Tagwirei from a Zanu PF central committee meeting.

The ZRP’s move to involve Interpol and regional security agencies underscores the seriousness of the allegations against Geza. The government’s actions have raised concerns about freedom of speech and the limits of dissent in Zimbabwe.

The allegations stem from Geza’s public criticism of Mnangagwa, whom he accused of corruption and mismanagement, leading to Zimbabwe’s economic decline. His outspoken remarks led to his expulsion from the ruling party in April on grounds of indiscipline.

Despite his expulsion and the police manhunt, Geza has continued to broadcast video footage on YouTube, calling for Mnangagwa to step down. In a recent statement from an undisclosed location, he praised Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga for reportedly expelling businessman Kuda Tagwirei from a Zanu PF central committee meeting last week.

The ZRP’s involvement of Interpol and regional security agencies underscores the seriousness of the allegations against Geza. If apprehended, Geza could face charges of undermining authority and inciting public violence, which carry significant penalties in Zimbabwe.

As the search for Geza continues, his case has sparked intense debate about freedom of speech, political dissent, and the rule of law in Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, tongues are rolling in South Africa with analyst Angelo Fick cautioned that what they witnessing may be “just the tip of the iceberg breaking through the water.” He traced the rot within the SAPS back decades, describing the current crisis as a culmination of institutional decay, with South Africans losing faith in systems once tasked with protecting them.

“Dockets go missing, court rolls are tampered with, and we’ve even seen senior judges implicated,” Fick noted. “This is not just a crisis in SAPS, it’s an institutional failure across criminal justice, education, healthcare, and governance.”

Mkhwanazi’s allegations, touching three provinces KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape have thrust the state into an uncomfortable spotlight. Of immediate concern is the lack of response from the Presidency and senior government officials. “Six days have passed, and no decisive action has been taken. This delay is unacceptable,” Fick said, stressing that South Africans deserve “intervention, not empty statements.”