Zuko Komisa

- The attempted murder trial of Bellarmine Mugabe has been postponed to 17 April following stalled plea negotiations.
- Mugabe and his co-accused face multiple counts, including firearm possession and immigration offences, after a shooting in Hyde Park.
- The magistrate has ordered that no further postponements will be permitted as the pair remain in custody.
Bellarmine Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Tuesday alongside co-accused Nigel Matonhodze.
The pair face charges of attempted murder following a mid-February shooting of a former employee at Mugabe’s residence in Hyde Park.
Despite being near completion, plea negotiations have reportedly stalled, leading the prosecution to request more time.
The magistrate granted a final postponement to 17 April but issued a stern warning that no further delays would be tolerated by the court.
The accused remain in custody, having previously abandoned their bail applications to focus on securing a plea deal.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, they face counts of illegal firearm possession, immigration violations, and defeating the ends of justice.
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