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‘Purely Criminal Matter’: Experts Speak on Bellarmine Mugabe’s Diplomatic Immunity Status

Experts Speak on Bellarmine Mugabe s Diplomatic Immunity Status Following the arrest of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe in South Africa, questions have emerged over whether he could claim diplomatic status or immunity. The issue gained traction on social media, prompting a response from South Africa’s Head of Public Diplomacy, Clayson Monyela. Responding to a question on X, [ ] The post ‘Purely Criminal Matter’: Experts Speak on Bellarmine Mugabe s Diplomatic Immunity Status appeared first on iHarare News.

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