Johannesburg – The case involving Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze has been postponed to April 17 by the Alexandra Regional Court for further investigations.
The pair are accused of shooting a 23-year-old gardener at the Mugabe residence in Hyde Park in February and face multiple charges, including attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, defeating the ends of justice, and violating immigration laws.
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Court Postpones Case Against Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe to 17 April as Plea Talks Drag On
The case against Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze has been postponed to 17 April 2026, with both men… pic.twitter.com/I94pOSjfC6
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They abandoned their bail application after the state argued they posed a flight risk due to their alleged illegal status.
The court granted the postponement, citing unresolved issues around the charges and the need for further investigation.
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There has been NO plea agreement reached between the state and defense in the case involving Bellarmine #Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze. It seems the state is not happy with what the defense is putting on the table.
The matter has been postponed to
17 April for further… pic.twitter.com/JkLe0tKYA8— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) March 24, 2026
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