Themba Mliswa is today a free man after being released on bail from the notorious remand prison.
A day in prison is enough to destroy anybody. Mliswa spent weeks. He appeared to have been humbled by the experience. Some go as far as to say crushed and broken by his stint inside. Mliswa appeared in court a swaggering and defiant man, firing a broadside at Police Commissioner, Chihuri.
His assumed strong political connections were supposed to shield him from prosecution. Not this time. He had croosed a line. He should have asked Philip Chiyangwa or James Makamba.
When Mliswa left the swagger was gone and his tail was neatly tucked between his legs. He was just grateful to be out. Those who know him say he will lie low for a while, just enjoying the home comforts. The prosecution had said he was likely to abscond if granted bail. But his friends say he is staying put as he has profusely apologised to Chihuri and will be doing the same to the political connections who are very disappointed in his actions.
They say he is likely to reliquish control of the motor spares company that got him into trouble to secure permanent freedom. He will also stay away from the media spotlight. Mliswa has many friends in the media and business world who are fascinated by his charm offensive and risk taking.
But Mliswa is never far from trouble. He has been in the dumps before and has managed to climb out. He was kicked out of the UK and USA and is unlikely to return. Farming was his ticket out of the dumps the last time. This time, who knows.
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