Case against Mugabe's son, co-accused postponed due to no electricity

The case involving late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's youngest son has been postponed once again in the Alexandra Magistrates Court because there is no electricity.

Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matondze were expected to bring a formal bail application on Thursday.

They are accused of shooting an employee at Mugabe’s home in Hyde Park last month.

This marks the second postponement in a week, a development that Mugabe’s lawyer, Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, said is extremely frustrating for the defence.

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The court precinct has been without electricity for about a week, resulting in multiple cases being postponed since Monday.

Mugabe and co-accused Matondze are facing seven charges, including attempted murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition, defeating the ends of justice, contravening the Immigration Act, theft and pointing a firearm.

Mnguni said the defence has received confirmation regarding the duo’s immigration status but is still awaiting instructions from their clients.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is expected to oppose bail when the matter eventually proceeds.