US EditionZimbabwe: Mugabe's Son's Bail Application Postponed
The bail hearing was delayed due to a court power failure and pending prosecution documents, with the case involving attempted murder and firearm charges.
- Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe's bail hearing at Alexandra Magistrates' Court was halted due to a power failure, and the case was adjourned to Thursday.
- The case stems from a shooting at the Hyde Park residence, Johannesburg, on 19 February, where a 23-year-old employee was shot and hospitalised.
- Specialist investigator Mike Bolhuis argued the missing weapon does not collapse the prosecution's case, noting the firearm allegedly used remains unrecovered and urging investigation of bribery, collusion, and intimidation.
- The defence says missing prosecution paperwork has delayed its bail argument and consultations are ongoing, while allegations of theft and unlawful presence remain unconfirmed and the victim's withdrawal is not communicated.
- Investigations continue at Alexandra Magistrates' Court while the case remains active; Mnguni declined to comment on Mugabe's condition after a week in custody.
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Robert Mugabe's Son Bellarmine Bail Postponed
Bellarmine Mugabe, son of late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, and his bodyguard Tobias Matonhodze, had their bail application postponed. The hearing, held in a Johannesburg court on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, was delayed until Thursday, March 5, 2026. The postponement was attributed to a power outage at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court and outstanding documents required by the defence from the State. Mugabe and Matonhodze were arrested …
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