An arrest warrant has been issued for Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of late former President Robert Mugabe, for failing to attend court.
Chatunga was scheduled to appear before the Beitbridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday for a routine remand following his recent arrest for disorderly conduct.
He is also facing charges related to possessing prohibited knives.
On August 31, Chatunga’s vehicle, driven by a South African national, was stopped at a security checkpoint in Beitbridge. The driver was asked to provide his passport and vehicle registration documents.
While the driver was complying, Chatunga allegedly became agitated and confronted the police officer, complaining about being delayed.
“Before the driver could comply, the accused person handed his passport to the Police Officer.
“The Police Officer ordered the driver to park the vehicle on the side of the road,” prosecutors said.
During the confrontation, a small knife fell from Chatunga’s jacket, which led to his arrest.