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Robert Mugabe Jr.

Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr. is a Zimbabwean basketball player, fashion label owner, political campaigner, and the son of former president Robert Mugabe and Grace Mugabe.

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Robert Mugabe Jr
Born (1992-04-02) 2 April 19921
Occupations
  • Basketball player
  • fashion label owner
  • political campaigner
Political party
ZANU-PF
Parents
RelativesBona Mugabe and Bellarmine (siblings)

Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr. (born 2 April 1992) is a Zimbabwean basketball player, fashion label owner, political campaigner, and the son of former president Robert Mugabe and Grace Mugabe.

Early life and education

Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr. was born on 2 April 1992 to former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and former First Lady Grace Mugabe.23

He studied in the United Arab Emirates.4

Career and politics

At the age of 25, Mugabe played for the Zimbabwe men's national basketball team.4 He was previously part of the nation's under-18 team.4

Robert Mugabe, with his brother Chatunga, launched the xGx clothing label in Johannesburg, in December 2017.35 The brothers had previously launched Trip Life music-entertainment company.5 Mugabe is also a brand ambassador for the SVG fashion brand.6

In 2022, Mugabe was a member of Emmerson Mnangagwa's political campaign team.7 He is a member of the ZANU-PF political party.8

Personal life

In May 2022, Mugabe was admitted to a Singapore hospital after a lung collapse from pneumothorax.7 In September of the same year, he was injured after crashing his Range Rover in the Eastern Highlands.9 In February 2023, Mugabe was arrested, facing allegations of property damage and assault of a police officer.10 The prosecution was paused soon after a court appearance in Harare.11

Mugabe is noted for his lavish lifestyle.12 At times, he has lived in South Africa.1314

On 1 October 2025, Mugabe was arrested in Harare after driving the wrong way on a one-way street.15 He was discovered with cannabis, charged with drug offences, and fined.16

See also

See also

References

References

  1. "Tinotenda Mugabe basketball player profile". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  2. Chabvuta, Tendai (2022-04-02). "The Rise of the UNDERTAKER – Robert Mugabe Jnr. strays onto the political stage". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  3. "Mugabe's fashion designer son Robert jnr says his mom Grace inspires him - report". News24. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  4. "Robert Mugabe Jr à l'Afrobasket 2015". BBC News Afrique (in French). 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  5. Maune, Bernice (6 December 2017). "Mugabe sons unveil clothing brand". Archived from the original on 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  6. Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "SVG plots fashion scene takeover". The Zimbabwe Independent. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  7. Ndoro, Nyashadzashe (2022-05-16). "Robert Mugabe Jnr admitted at Singapore hospital over lung collapse". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  8. "I am a son of Zanu PF: Robert Mugabe Jnr". The Herald. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  9. "Robert Mugabe junior in accident". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  10. "Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party". BBC News. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  11. "Prosecutors hold off charging Mugabe Jr over damage to property". ENCA. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  12. Chingono, Nyasha; Burke, Jason (2023-02-20). "Robert Mugabe's son charged in Zimbabwe for damaging cars at party". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  13. McGoogan, Cara (2018-07-13). "Who are Robert Mugabe's indulged children?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  14. "Kehidupan mewah anak-anak Mugabe, mobil dan jam-jam mahal, di tengah kemiskinan rakyat Zimbabwe". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  15. Nyoka, Shingai; Kupemba, Danai Nesta (2025-10-03). "Zimbabwe: Former President Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge". BBC. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  16. Ngcobo, Khanyisile (2026-03-11). "Bellarmine Mugabe in court: What has happened to the family after losing power in Zimbabwe". BBC. Retrieved 2026-03-16.