Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
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"His client was 'fine' as he remains in custody."
— Sinenhlanhla Mnguni , Other
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Son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
The youngest son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe.
The second wife of Robert Mugabe.
Son of Robert Mugabe, known for legal troubles and a lavish lifestyle.
Robert Mugabe was a long-time ruler of Zimbabwe, serving from 1980 until his ousting in 2017.
Lawyer representing Bellarmine Mugabe.
Co-accused in the attempted murder case.
Co-defendant with Bellarmine Mugabe in the attempted murder case.
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Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, appeared in court alongside co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, 33, facing charges after a 23-year-old man was allegedly shot in the back on 19 February in Johannesburg.
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