The son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, is set to be arrested after failing to appear in court.
Chatunga faces two criminal charges related to a violent incident that occurred on August 31, 2024.
The Beitbridge Magistrate, Vavariro Gavi, issued a warrant for his arrest following his absence from a scheduled court appearance. Chatunga's lawyer, Muchiwande Sithole of F Chauke and Associates, informed the court that his client missed the hearing due to undergoing surgery in Harare. Despite this explanation, the court proceeded with issuing the arrest warrant.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has charged Chatunga under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) with disorderly conduct and possession of a prohibited knife.
According to the NPA, the incident began when Chatunga’s black Range Rover was stopped at a security roadblock in Beitbridge.
The vehicle was being driven by a South African national, Irvin Molokoza. When police requested Molokoza's passport and vehicle registration documents, Chatunga allegedly became agitated and intervened. "It is alleged that the accused person complained after the Police Officer requested that the driver park the motor vehicle further off the road. He allegedly disembarked from the vehicle and charged towards the Police Officer, shouting, ‘What are you doing? You are delaying me for the fourth time. I am rushing to a wedding in Harare, check my passport. Don’t you know who I am?’” the NPA revealed. During the confrontation, a small brown knife reportedly fell from Chatunga's jacket, leading to his immediate arrest at the scene.
Initially, he was remanded out of custody on free bail by Beitbridge Resident Magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba, with a provisional trial date set. With the warrant now issued for his arrest, authorities are actively searching for Chatunga as the case remains unresolved.
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