Bellermine Chatunga Mugabe (28) and Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze (33) will return to court on 5 March 2026.
The Alexandra Magistrates’ Court has postponed the attempted murder case against Bellermine Chatunga Mugabe and his co-accused.
The postponement allows the State to provide confirmatory documents from the Department of Home Affairs. It also gives the defence time to obtain further instructions from the accused.
What happened?
The case against Mugabe and Matonhodze was before the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court.
The State requested a postponement to secure documentary evidence from the Department of Home Affairs. In addition, the defence indicated it needed further consultation time with the accused.
The court granted the postponement. The matter is scheduled to resume on Thursday morning, 05 March 2026.
Why it matters to you
Court postponements can delay final outcomes in serious criminal matters. However, they are often granted to ensure both the prosecution and defence are properly prepared.
In this case, the charges include attempted murder and firearm-related offences, which are serious under South African law. Therefore, procedural fairness and complete documentation are essential before the trial proceeds.
What you need to know
The accused face the following charges:
- Attempted murder
- Defeating the ends of justice
- Possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition
- Two counts of pointing a firearm
- Contravention of the Immigration Act
According to the State, the charges stem from an alleged altercation at Mugabe’s residence.
It is alleged that during the incident:
- The complainant was assaulted inside the residence
- The complainant attempted to flee
- The complainant was shot in the back and collapsed outside the gate
- One accused allegedly took a remote control, returned to the property, and closed the gate
- A neighbouring security guard reportedly alerted police after noticing the complainant
