A violent occultic gang allegedly linked to a ZANU-PF official has claimed 10 lives in Guruve, Zimbabwe, following a controversial release by local police.
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Guruve Gang Crisis: A gang involving an occultist and a ZANU-PF official has killed 10 women and children after being released from police custody.
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Police Negligence: Local youth reportedly apprehended the suspects, but Guruve police and CIO officers released them shortly after, leading to a new wave of murders.
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US Embassy Visit: US Ambassador Pamela Tremont visited “Zimworks” in Harare to observe how the project is fueling economic growth and improving lives for young people across Zimbabwe.
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Ramaphosa Family News: The South African community and bloggers have noted the recent passing of Clayton Londani Ramaphosa, the nephew of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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National Hero Burial: Zimbabwe marks the burial of National Hero Brigadier General (Rtd) Charles Mark Chinyama today at the National Heroes Acre.
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Shebeshxt Denied Bail: Popular South African “Lekompo” artist Shebeshxt will spend the festive season in jail after being denied bail in a road rage case.
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Zambian Education Jubilee: President Hakainde Hichilema celebrated the silver jubilee of the Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ), honoring teachers’ roles in national development.
The Guruve community in Zimbabwe is reeling from a series of senseless murders that have claimed the lives of 10 innocent people, primarily women and children. Reports indicate that a neighborhood watch group successfully apprehended seven suspects linked to these violent activities. However, in a move that has sparked outrage, local police and CIO officers released the group after the intervention of an unnamed ZANU-PF official. Since their release, the gang has allegedly embarked on a fresh killing spree, including the brutal murder of a 55-year-old woman and a six-month-old infant.
Adding to the tension, the police have been accused of incompetence and a lack of resources, claiming they had no vehicles to respond to the scene of the massacres. The local community is now living in fear, with many farmers sleeping in large groups in single huts for protection. This situation highlights a broader collapse of the investigative and security apparatus in Zimbabwe, as similar unresolved violent incidents have been reported in Plumtree and Mtangadura.
In regional news, South African musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, better known as Shebeshxt, was denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He faces nine serious charges, including three counts of attempted murder stemming from an alleged road rage incident in October. The court cited his history of reoffending while on bail and the risk he poses to public order as primary reasons for his continued detention. Meanwhile, in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed education as a critical economic pillar during the silver jubilee of the Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ), noting that teacher recruitment has nearly doubled since 2021.
Timeline: Last 48 Hours Focus
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Dec 19, 2025: President Hichilema addresses the BETUZ silver jubilee in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Dec 18, 2025: Further details emerge regarding the Guruve gang’s latest victims, including an infant.
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Dec 17, 2025: Polokwane Magistrate’s Court denies bail to Limpopo musician Shebeshxt.
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Dec 20, 2025: Scheduled burial of National Hero Charles Mark Chimwaza in Harare.
Conclusion
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Follow Gambakwe Media for live updates from the National Heroes Acre burial.
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Stay tuned for further developments on the Guruve gang hunt.
