Robert Mugabe's son posted a defiant message on social media on Sunday before his dictator father refused to release his grip on power.
Chatunga Bellamine Mugabe, Robert's eldest son by second wife Grace, wrote on Facebook:
"You can't fire a Revolutionary leader ! Zanu Pf is nothing without President Mugabe ✊ Gushungo will always remain the champion of champions! Proud of you Gushungo Proud of Dad. Gushungo always and forever to death✊ People like Wellence Mujuru celebrate and march became of Jealous and ruchiva acting as if he cares for the people and unnecessary attacks!"
Chatunga and his other brother Robert Jr had been living in South Africa before the military seized power earlier this week. They have not been seen in public since.
Their mother Grace, whose grab for power prompted the turmoil that is currently gripping Zimbabwe, has also been hidden from the public eye.
It is believed she is under house arrest in Harare, but this has not been verified.
Mugabe's sons are known for their party-hard lifestyle funded by their father's money which they regularly flaunt on social media.
Last week Chatunga uploaded a video to Instagram showing himself pouring two bottles of Ksh24,000 champagne over a Ksh 5 Million watch while out clubbing, while his fellow countrymen struggle to make ends meet.
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