- Media figure Sizwe Dhlomo has commented on the situation surrounding Bellarmine Mugabe’s arrest and allegations
- Reports indicate that Mugabe’s son is facing charges of attempted murder following an incident involving his gardener
- Responses from South Africans have emerged regarding claims that the businessman is residing in South Africa without legal documentation
Kaya FM personality Sizwe Dhlomo addressed the situation involving Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of former president Robert Mugabe, who recently appeared in court for allegedly shooting his gardener and is reported to be living in South Africa without proper documents.
Former Kaya FM presenter Sol Phenduka also shared his thoughts on Bellarmine’s trending status on social media this Monday, 23 February 2026, where he mentioned that more charges may be forthcoming.
Dhlomo expressed his opinion regarding Mugabe’s son through a post on his X account on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
In response to Phenduka’s comments, Dhlomo noted that Mugabe’s son had been keeping a low profile, as many were unaware of his presence in South Africa until this incident.
This follows after Sol Phenduka questioned on social media how Mugabe, being wealthy, could not remain under the radar.
“Someone help me understand. Your dad left you hundreds of millions of dollars in ill-gotten wealth, possibly more. All you have to do is pick a location anywhere in the world to settle and lay low . Enjoy life. He chose South Africa. Best country in the world. Great choice. Hyde Park, great choice. Lots of criminals live there, and they’ve been successfully laying low. How difficult is that when you have all the resources in the world?” asked Phenduka on his X account on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
As reported by MyZimbabweNews, Bellarmine Mugabe may face additional charges in South Africa subsequent to his arrest.
Reactions on social media to Dhlomo’s remarks
@andykayzim remarked:
“Bro the guy is actually on bail after opening fire with AKs on mine workers at their Mazowe mine is Zim…n**ga is a El Bellarmine.”
@Homemadeaddict1 replied:
“He was not lying low; he’s always been here. People just didn’t notice him more often because he looks like a nyaopes wit money.”
@Gadfly342043 commented:
“You don’t ‘lie low’ in plain sight. If the location was no secret, then it wasn’t concealment; it was normal residence. Let’s not mythologise suburbia.”
@SHADOWY_SA stated:
“Many people knew bra Siz. He always posts on IG stories. Rather let me say people who followed him knew. Now he is in deep DFM, he will have to explain why chickens drink water but can’t pee.”
@RNMathe added:
“Lying low is not about not being known where you live or stay; it is about keeping yourself away from any sort of controversy or media attention. He failed on that front.”
