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Mugabe’s son arrested in Hyde Park shooting

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting at his Hyde Park home in Johannesburg. A 23-year-old employee was hospitalised after an alleged altercation turned violent. Police say investigations are ongoing, with the motive still unclear. Kaya News Reporter Keneiloe Huma unpacks the latest developments.
19 Feb 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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