A son of a former Zimbabwean president has been arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly shooting a security guard in Hyde Park, north of Johannesburg.
The SABC understands the guard has been hospitalised following the incident.
Details remain sketchy at this stage and police are currently at the home where the alleged shooting took place.
BREAKING NEWS | The son of a former Zimbabwean president has allegedly shot a security guard. More details to follow as SABC News reporter Chriselda Lewis reports from the scene. pic.twitter.com/cld6OL0Ibd
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Speaking to the SABC, a man identifying himself as “Batista,” who says he is part of the family’s private security team, said he received a call requesting assistance.
He also expressed frustration after being denied entry to the family’s Hyde Park property.
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