Trial date set for Geza-linked war vets

THE trial of 10 war veterans arrested last October for participating in a “One Million Men March” against President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been set for April 30, this year.

The ex-combatants — Rose Chirenje (65), Nyarai Chigudu (52), Kenesia Jera (62), Edward Mandikutse (69), Dexter Jena (69), Hazvinei Machingura (69), Stephen Chagwiza (48), Jacob Masaraure (75), Mapengo Mapengo (57) and Joephrey Chigwerewe (70) — appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai.

The war veterans were arrested for taking part in an unsanctioned public gathering aimed at inciting public violence, reportedly organised by the late Blessed Geza, who died in South Africa earlier this year.

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