Mugabe's son will seek bail in Johannesburg firing case
Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president, and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, may apply for bail in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court, according to reports. sabc news. The pair face charges of attempted murder, possession of firearms and ammunition, theft and defeating the ends of justice after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old employee at Mugabe's residence in Johannesburg's Hyde Park in February. The case was adjourned due to power failure in the court.
Investigation continues after fire at Edenvale auto shop
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According to reports, Ekurhuleni emergency services are investigating the cause of the fire which seriously damaged an auto spares store in Edenvale and forced it to close. EWN. The roof collapsed due to the fire. The fire also caused one of the walls to collapse to the ground, injuring two first-responding firefighters. No employee was injured. Officials have said flammable materials such as engine and transmission oil stored in the shop may have worsened the fire, which took hours to bring under control.
Arrests in insurance murder syndicate increase to 10
According to reports, police have arrested more suspects linked to the alleged insurance fraud and murder syndicate SABC News. The suspects include a school principal, two siblings, their cousin and a traditional healer, taking the total number of accused to 10. The group, allegedly led by Kutumela, is accused of taking out insurance policies on vulnerable individuals, killing them and claiming payouts of more than R10 million. Kutumela was arrested along with her daughter, sister and brother between 2024 and 2025, and the latest suspects are expected to appear in court to face charges including multiple counts of murder.