Mugabe’s Son Ditches Bail as Plea Deal Looms

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe's Son Back in Court After Plea Deal Hearing Postponed

Robert Mugabe's son Bellarmine and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze face seven charges and are negotiating a plea deal with the State. Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze's plea deal hearing was postponed on Tuesday after the senior prosecutor was not in court.

Final sign-off delays plea agreement in Robert Mugabe's son case

Proceedings in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court were delayed as a plea agreement involving Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe awaits final approval. Mugabe, the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, appeared in court on Tuesday, 17 March, alongside his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze. The case had already been postponed the previous week after both men indicated their intention to resolve the matter through a plea deal with the …

Bellarmine Mugabe’s lawyers, prosecution ‘98 percent’ close to reaching plea deal

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Prosecutors and defence lawyers for Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe say they are “98 percent” close to finalising a plea deal after he was charged with attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, illegal possession of a firearm and overstaying his visa. The development emerged at the Alexandra Magistrates Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday, where the 28-year-old appeared alongside his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze. The…