Robert Mugabe Junior Found Guilty of Drug Possession, Pleads for Leniency as a "Single Father"
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Robert Mugabe Junior, the 33-year-old son of Zimbabwe’s late former president, has been found guilty of the illegal possession of drugs. The conviction was handed down at the Harare Magistrates Court on Thursday, 13 November 2025, after he pleaded guilty to possessing two grams of dagga. In a plea for mercy, Mugabe told the court he was a single father of two, asking for compassion as he awaits his sentence.
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A Guilty Plea and a Plea for Mercy
Appearing before Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki, Robert Mugabe Junior admitted to the offence in open court, pleading guilty to possessing two grams of dagga. In his mitigation, he begged for a lenient sentence, highlighting his family situation.
“I am a single father raising two children. I ask the court to be lenient with me,” Mugabe pleaded.
He is expected back in court this afternoon for sentencing, where his fate will be decided.
How the Arrest Unfolded
Mugabe’s troubles began on 1 October 2025, when police conducting a traffic operation in central Harare stopped his silver Honda Fit. According to the prosecution, a search of his bag uncovered the illicit substance.
Prosecutor Mandirasa Chigumira told the court the search revealed: "Two sachets of dagga, one pack of Rizla, and a white dagga crusher." The recovered drugs weighed two grams with an estimated street value of US$30. It was also noted that Mugabe had refused to sign the seizure receipt issued by the arresting officers.
Mugabe initially appeared in court on 2 October 2025 and spent two nights in custody before being granted bail of US$300. As part of his bail conditions, he was required to report to the CID every Friday and remain at his listed address.
Unanswered Questions: The Syndicate
While Mugabe was convicted for personal possession, initial police statements suggested a much larger operation. On 2 October 2025, ZRP Commissioner Paul Nyathi told the press that investigations had uncovered a syndicate.
“The haul from the syndicate consisted of 25 sachets of Indo hybrid dagga and six ecstasy pills,” he said. Police named Phillip Munetsi Chiyangwa, Mitchel Jackson, Simbarashe Kaseke, Wellington Icube, and Tanaka Kashamba as alleged members of the group. However, in court, prosecutors only pursued the lesser charge of personal possession against Mugabe, leaving the claims of a wider syndicate unaddressed in this case.
A History of Legal Trouble
This is not Mugabe Junior’s first brush with the law. In February 2023, he was arrested for allegedly causing malicious damage to cars and other property during a party in Harare. That case was ultimately withdrawn after he reportedly paid compensation to the complainant. His lawyer, Ashiel Mugiya, who represented him in the 2023 case, also represented him in this matter.
Author's Commentary: The Weight of a Name
The conviction of Robert Mugabe Junior is a story that resonates far beyond the small quantity of drugs found in his possession. It is a narrative about the heavy, often destructive, weight of a dynastic name in a post-dynastic era. Pleading for mercy as a "single father" is a deeply humanizing act, yet it stands in stark contrast to the privilege and power his name still evokes. It paints a picture of a man caught between the expectations of a legacy and the realities of his own choices.
Furthermore, the discrepancy between the police's initial grand allegations of a "syndicate" and the simple possession charge that stuck raises uncomfortable questions about the justice system itself. Was the initial announcement a form of public pressure, or did the more serious charges simply lack evidence? Either way, the case serves as a poignant, if messy, illustration of a life lived in the long shadow of a monumental legacy, where every misstep is magnified and every personal struggle becomes a public spectacle.
Quick Facts
He was found guilty of the illegal possession of two grams of dagga after pleading guilty to the charge.
He pleaded guilty and asked for leniency, telling the court that he is a "single father raising two children."
No. He was arrested in February 2023 for allegedly damaging property, though that case was withdrawn after compensation was paid.
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