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Mugabe’s Youngest Son Arrested on Attempted-Murder Charge in Johannesburg Shooting

Legal experts say diplomatic immunity is unlikely to apply.

Overview

  • Gauteng police confirmed the arrests of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and another man, who are set to appear Monday in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on attempted-murder charges.
  • The injured worker, identified by police as a 23-year-old gardener at the Hyde Park residence, remains in critical condition in hospital.
  • Investigators recovered spent cartridges but not the firearm, and K9 units, forensic teams and police divers have been searching the property, including the swimming pool.
  • Police say the motive remains unclear, and officers reported the suspects were initially uncooperative and have not indicated where the gun is.
  • ZANU-PF described the case as a private matter, while Mugabe’s legal team in South Africa said they are monitoring the investigation.