Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, has reportedly been arrested in Johannesburg following a shooting incident at his home.
JOHANNESBURG – Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe, has reportedly been taken into custody by South African authorities.
Sources within the South African Police Service (SAPS) suggest the arrest follows an alleged altercation involving a firearm at a private residence in the affluent suburbs of Johannesburg. While details remain sparse, preliminary reports indicate that a shooting occurred during a late-night gathering. No fatalities have been confirmed, but the property has been cordoned off for forensic investigation.
This is not Chatunga’s first brush with the law. Over the past two years, the former "First Son" has frequently appeared in headlines for reasons other than his business ventures:
The Mugabe family has long maintained a presence in South Africa, often drawing criticism for their "lavish" lifestyles. This latest incident adds to the growing list of controversies following the 2017 ousting and 2019 death of Robert Mugabe.
Legal representatives for the Mugabe family have not yet released an official statement. If charged, Chatunga is expected to appear in a Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court within 48 hours.
