South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Agence France Presse and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2026 at 09:25 PM

South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a gardener was shot at his home. South African police confirmed that Mugabe and another man were arrested and will face attempted murder charges. The employee sustained a single gunshot wound and is in critical condition. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and police investigations are ongoing. Authorities stated that the suspects were uncooperative and have not revealed the location of the gun. Lawyers in South Africa will represent Mugabe in the case.

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