Bellarmine Mugabe’s lawyer says a viral photo circulating online—showing Mugabe allegedly shopping in Midrand, South Africa—is not recent. The lawyer characterizes the image as “old” and rejects claims that the younger Mugabe has returned to South Africa in the period described by social media posts. According to the statement reported by IOL, Mugabe has not returned to the country since his deportation in April.
The photo has gained attention on social media, with some posts suggesting Mugabe was seen shopping in Midrand. However, the legal response disputes the timing of the image and links the current claim to an outdated photograph rather than any new travel. With the lawyer maintaining that Mugabe’s last presence in South Africa was when he was deported in April, the dispute centers on whether the widely shared image reflects Mugabe’s current location and activity or an earlier appearance.
