Bellarmine Mugabe's lawyer says viral Midrand shopping photo is ‘old’
Lawyers for Bellarmine Mugabe have denied reports that he was recently spotted shopping in South Africa, claiming the viral photo is old. Mugabe is currently banned from entering South Africa for five years following a previous court conviction.
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The story highlights the intersection of social media misinformation and legal enforcement regarding high-profile political figures.
The lawyer representing Bellarmine Mugabe has dismissed claims that Mugabe was recently spotted shopping in Midrand, South Africa, saying the viral social media image is “old” and that his client has not returned to the country since his deportation in April.
The article relies on official statements from legal counsel and presents the denial as the primary focus.
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