Zimbabwean War Veteran and Mnangagwa Critic Blessed Geza Dies
Blessed Runesu "Bombshell" Geza, an outspoken and controversial Zimbabwean war veteran who pushed for the removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has died in a Johannesburg hospital. He was 73.
His family said he had been hospitalised for about 10 days and died at a cardio facility. Geza, once a Zanu-PF Central Committee member, turned against the party after rejecting a proposal to extend Mnangagwa's term. Early in 2025, he held fiery press conferences against the president before fleeing to South Africa, where he faced charges in Zimbabwe for inciting violence, undermining the president, and terrorism related to his calls for mass protests.
The family has warned the public against responding to any calls for cash donations towards Geza's funeral, cautioning that some individuals may attempt to cash in on his death.
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A screenshot of Blessed Geza's address.
