Zimbabwe Seeks Immunity in South Africa for Grace Mugabe
- South African woman laid charge of assault against Mugabe
- Zimbabwean first lady failed to report to police on Tuesday
Grace Mugabe speaks during a youth rally in Marondera on June 2, 2017.
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Zimbabwe’s government has requested diplomatic immunity in South Africa for President Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace Mugabe after a charge of assault was laid against her.
“Mrs. Mugabe’s legal team has asked for diplomatic immunity and the request is under consideration,” Clayson Monyela, spokesman for South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, said by phone on Wednesday. “It will be considered by our political principals.”