Johannesburg – Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe will remain in custody for another week after his court appearance on charges of attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.
He appeared alongside co-accused Thobias Mugabe Matonhdze at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 February.
[WATCH] Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze appear before the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. They face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of a firearm. The firearm has not been found.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/H1BcYxc8JZ
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) February 23, 2026
The case was postponed to 3 March, when both men are expected to apply for bail.
The pair were arrested last Thursday following a shooting at the Mugabe residence in Hyde Park.
Police are still searching for the firearm allegedly used in the incident.
The matter remains under investigation.
DEVELOPING | Bellarmine “Chatunga” Mugabe has been charged with attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice. pic.twitter.com/EklbYD8YYQ
— SABC News (@SABCNews) February 23, 2026
Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe & Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze remain in custody until 3 March for a formal bail application.
Official Charges
1. Attempted murder
2. Defeating the ends of justice
3. Possession of a firearm pic.twitter.com/L0M4T5vtP4— 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐙𝐖 (@CrimeWatchZW) February 23, 2026
Follow African Insider on Facebook, X and Instagram
Picture: Screengrab
For more African news, visit Africaninsider.com
Compiled by Betha Madhomu
