Mugabe’s son expected to bring formal bail application in court

The son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is set to appear at the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Thursday morning, where he is expected to bring a formal bail application.

Bellarmine Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matondze face seven charges, including attempted murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition, defeating the ends of justice, contravening the Immigration Act, theft and pointing a firearm.

The pair is accused of shooting an employee at Mugabe’s home in Hyde Park in February.

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The legal status of both Mugabe and Mugabe Matondze in South Africa is unclear, but Home Affairs is expected to provide clarity in court on Thursday.

Their matter was postponed on Tuesday to allow the defence to documentations. The State has indicated that it intends to oppose bail when the matter is heard.

Police haven’t yet recovered the gun that was used to shoot the employee.