Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder over Johannesburg shooting

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rachel Savage in JohannesburgFebruary 23, 2026 at 02:48 PM

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Johannesburg on February 19th. The 28-year-old appeared in court with co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, facing additional charges including obstruction of justice, illegal firearm possession, immigration violations, and theft of the gate remote from the victim. The 23-year-old victim, allegedly shot in the back, remains hospitalized under police watch. The gun used in the shooting has not been recovered, and investigations are ongoing. Mugabe and his brother were previously known for flaunting a lavish lifestyle during their father's rule, which was marked by corruption and economic collapse in Zimbabwe.

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Cyril Ramaphosa 30% Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi 30% Robert Mugabe Junior 40% Grace Mugabe 40% Sinenhlanhla Mnguni 50% Zimbabwe ×260% South Africa ×260% Johannesburg ×270% Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze 70% Robert Mugabe ×480% Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe 90%

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