Former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe is reportedly deeply distressed following the recent arrest of her son in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon. Sources close to the Mugabe family have indicated that Ms. Mugabe is "very angry" and harbors significant concern regarding the conduct of her children, a sentiment she has expressed repeatedly by urging them to avoid trouble.

Her son, whose identity has not been fully detailed, was apprehended alongside another man. Both individuals now face charges of attempted murder. The arrests stem from an incident where they allegedly shot a gardener in the affluent Hyde Park area, located north of Johannesburg. The victim of the shooting remains in a critical condition and is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.

This is not the first instance of legal trouble for Grace Mugabe's sons. The same son who was recently arrested in South Africa had previously appeared in court in Zimbabwe for an unspecified offense. Furthermore, another of Ms. Mugabe’s sons was arrested in Zimbabwe last year on charges related to dagga, a local term for cannabis. These recurring incidents underscore the former first lady’s ongoing concerns about her family’s public image and legal entanglements.

Authorities have yet to release further specific details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting incident in Hyde Park. The investigation into the matter is described as ongoing, with more information expected as the case develops.