The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has distanced itself from outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza, who was seen wearing a full army uniform in a viral video. The ZDF released a statement disassociating itself from Geza and urging Zimbabweans to ignore his call for a protest on 31 March. The statement emphasized that the ZDF has established channels of communicating with the public, and social media is not one of them.
The ZDF also reminded citizens of the Defence Act, which prohibits and criminalizes the wearing of military uniforms by individuals who aren’t members of the Defence Forces. According to the Act, anyone who wears or uses any decoration supplied to or authorized for use by any member of the Defence Forces without authority shall be guilty of an offense. This warning comes as the ZDF aims to maintain a clear distinction between military personnel and civilians.
The ZDF urged the public to report any individuals seen wearing military uniforms outside designated military areas or those impersonating soldiers while committing crimes. Reports can be made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police or the Zimbabwe Military Police. This call to action emphasizes the importance of respecting military attire and roles, and preventing potential confusion or misrepresentation.
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