Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 01:21 PM

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Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has been formally charged with attempted murder in South Africa. The 28-year-old was arrested after a 23-year-old man was shot and critically injured at a Johannesburg property last Thursday. Mugabe and his bodyguard, Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze, also face charges of defeating the ends of justice related to a missing firearm. Prosecutors allege an altercation occurred inside Mugabe's home, and the victim was shot in the back while attempting to flee. Mugabe's lawyer stated his client is "fine" while in custody. The case has been postponed until March 3 for a bail application hearing.

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