Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe has admitted to a firearm-related offence, while his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, has taken responsibility for attempted murder in a case stemming from a February 2026 shooting incident in Johannesburg.
The two appeared at the Alexandra Regional Court on Friday, 17 April 2026, following their arrest in March. The matter relates to a shooting at a Hyde Park residence, where a gardener was injured.
ellarmine Mugabe has pleaded GUILTY to pointing of firearm and contravening the country’s immigration laws.
Tobias Matonhodze has pleaded GUILTY to attempted murder, defeating ends of justice, illegal immigration, possession of ammunition.
Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe has admitted to a firearm-related offence, while his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, has taken responsibility for attempted murder in a case stemming from a February 2026 shooting incident in Johannesburg.
The two appeared at the Alexandra Regional Court on Friday, 17 April 2026, following their arrest in March. The matter relates to a shooting at a Hyde Park residence, where a gardener was injured.
SABC News confirmed the development during its court coverage.
“Bellarmine Mugabe has pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and contravening South Africa’s immigration laws,” SABC News reported on 17 April 2026.
Mugabe had initially faced additional charges, including attempted murder. However, his plea relates specifically to the firearm offence and immigration violations.His plea places responsibility for the most serious charge in the case on him.
SABC News confirmed the extent of his admissions.
“His co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, defeating ends of justice, illegal immigration, and possession of ammunition.”
Both men have been in custody since February 2026, following their arrest shortly after the February shooting.The firearm allegedly used during the incident has not been recovered, and this remains a key issue in the case.
Co-accused Tobias Matonhodze entered a guilty plea to attempted murder, as well as defeating the ends of justice, illegal immigration, and possession of ammunition.
