Johannesburg law enforcement authorities have taken Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, into custody following a reported shooting incident at an upscale residential property in Hyde Park. The arrest occurred on Tuesday after local police responded to allegations of violence at the exclusive Johannesburg estate.
According to official statements from South African Police Service spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, two individuals are currently being questioned regarding the incident, with Mugabe identified as one of the detainees. The investigation centers around reports that a male gardener employed at the property sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby medical facility where he remains in critical condition.
Police forensic teams have secured the crime scene and initiated a comprehensive search for the firearm allegedly used in the shooting. While specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the violence remain undisclosed, authorities have confirmed the ongoing nature of their investigation into what they describe as a serious criminal matter.
Bellarmine Mugabe, believed to be in his mid-twenties, represents the youngest offspring of Robert Mugabe and his controversial second wife Grace Mugabe. The former Zimbabwean leader governed the nation for nearly four decades until his removal from power in 2017, passing away two years later in Singapore at age 95. The Mugabe family has maintained numerous properties across Southern Africa, including several high-value residences in South Africa’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
This incident marks another chapter in the complex legacy of the Mugabe family, whose political and personal affairs have frequently attracted international media attention. South African authorities have emphasized their commitment to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation regardless of the suspect’s political connections.