By AFPMore by this AuthorJOHANNESBURG,South African police said Wednesday that an arrest warrant had been issued for Grace Mugabe, wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, after she allegedly assaulted a model in Johannesburg in 2017. The Randburg Magistrates Court in Gauteng province issued the warrant of arrest on December 13, charging Mrs Mugabe with "assault causing grievous bodily harm". IMMUNITYAt the time, the government granted Mrs Mugabe diplomatic immunity, allowing her to leave South Africa. Lobby group AfriForum, which has been pursuing the case on Ms Engel's behalf, welcomed the arrest warrant. QUICK DEPARTUREAfter the alleged assault, Grace Mugabe hurriedly flew out of South Africa, accompanied by her husband who was visiting for a regional summit.

Source: Daily Nation December 19, 2018 16:52 UTC