Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Mathondze, who were in leg shackles, made a brief appearance before the Alexandra magistrate’s court on Monday.
The case was remanded to Tuesday, March 3, for bail proceedings.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, appears in court on attempted murder charges. pic.twitter.com/7sj2VTuY3D
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The two men were arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the alleged shooting of a gardener at the Mugabe family’s home in the affluent suburb of Hyde Park in Johannesburg last week.
They also face charges of defeating and obstructing the course of justice and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The state said the firearm allegedly used in the shooting has not yet been recovered and opposed their immediate release on bail, citing ongoing investigations.
Gauteng NPA spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole outlined the state’s case so far: “It is alleged that an altercation occurred between the victim and the accused inside Mugabe’s home.”
“The accused allegedly assaulted the victim, who attempted to flee but was shot in the back and collapsed outside the gate. One of the accused allegedly took the remote control from the victim, returned to the property, and closed the gate.
“A security guard from a neighbouring house allegedly noticed the victim lying outside and alerted the police. The accused were subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, theft, and contravention of the Immigration Act.
“The State requested a seven-day postponement to verify outstanding information. Both accused remain in custody.”
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