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Mugabe's son allegedly living in SA illegally
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The legal troubles of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe have intensified this week as new allegations emerge over his residency status in South Africa.
Bellarmine, 28, is already facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in the back in Hyde Park on 19 February 2026. He appeared alongside his co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, 33, at the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on 23 February.
According to National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole, both men face a series of serious charges including attempted murder, obstructing the administration of justice, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, theft, and contraventions of the Immigration Act due to suspected illegal residence in South Africa.
The alleged theft adds a troubling element to the case. Mohlatlole explained that after the victim was shot, he tried to flee but fell outside the gate. One of the accused allegedly took the gate remote from him during the incident. The victim remains under police guard in hospital. The firearm used in the shooting has not yet been recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
Bellarmine's legal team, led by lawyer Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, has confirmed that bail applications for both accused are expected on Tuesday, 3 March. However, the alleged immigration violation complicates the process. During a previous court appearance, Bellarmine reportedly collapsed twice while in custody due to a chronic medical condition.
The case casts a shadow over Bellarmine's previously high-profile online persona, where he was known for flaunting an extravagant lifestyle alongside his older brother, Robert Mugabe Jr., echoing the lavish spending of his mother, Grace Mugabe.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding both the shooting and the alleged illegal residency, making bail for Bellarmine and his co-accused uncertain.
Bellarmine, 28, is already facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in the back in Hyde Park on 19 February 2026. He appeared alongside his co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, 33, at the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on 23 February.
According to National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole, both men face a series of serious charges including attempted murder, obstructing the administration of justice, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, theft, and contraventions of the Immigration Act due to suspected illegal residence in South Africa.
The alleged theft adds a troubling element to the case. Mohlatlole explained that after the victim was shot, he tried to flee but fell outside the gate. One of the accused allegedly took the gate remote from him during the incident. The victim remains under police guard in hospital. The firearm used in the shooting has not yet been recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
Bellarmine's legal team, led by lawyer Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, has confirmed that bail applications for both accused are expected on Tuesday, 3 March. However, the alleged immigration violation complicates the process. During a previous court appearance, Bellarmine reportedly collapsed twice while in custody due to a chronic medical condition.
The case casts a shadow over Bellarmine's previously high-profile online persona, where he was known for flaunting an extravagant lifestyle alongside his older brother, Robert Mugabe Jr., echoing the lavish spending of his mother, Grace Mugabe.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding both the shooting and the alleged illegal residency, making bail for Bellarmine and his co-accused uncertain.
Source - City Press
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