Police say that on February 19, the Chatunga got into a fight with a 23-year-old gardener at his home in northern Johannesburg.
Reports say that the argument started because the gardener didn’t show up for work. After the event, Chatunga and his bodyguard were arrested.
Authorities collected expended cartridges at the scene, but they haven’t found the gun that was used in the incident yet.
Police said that the former first family didn’t help detectives by giving up the gun.
The gardener was shot and hurt, and he has been healing in the hospital as the police look into the case.
What we know about the court case involving Mugabe’s son
Chatunga went to court on Monday, February 23, and was officially charged with trying to kill someone.
Prosecutors stated there was a fight inside the Mugabe home, and the victim was shot in the back while trying to escape, falling outside the gate.
The Guardian said that Chatunga and his bodyguard are also charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice, illegal possession of a gun and ammunition, breaking the Immigration Act by being in South Africa without permission, and theft.
Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, Chatunga’s lawyer, informed reporters that his client was doing fine while still in jail.
The matter has been put off until March 3, when the bail application is due. The issue is still being looked into.
Reports say that he has been arrested before, but they didn’t say when or why.
People on the internet are talking about Mugabe’s son’s detention.
People online have been reacting to the news of Chatunga’s arrest, with many having different perspectives regarding the incident and the Mugabe family’s legal problems. Here are some of the things people said:
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