JOHANNESBURG (AP) – Zimbabwe’s first lady remains out of sight several days after a young model claimed Grace Mugabe whipped her with an extension cord in a South African hotel.
South African authorities are weighing a request by Zimbabwe’s government for diplomatic immunity for the first lady, who has not commented since the alleged assault Sunday night.
South African police have issued a “red alert” at its borders to ensure Mugabe doesn’t leave undetected. They say their investigation is complete but needs a government decision on the immunity appeal.
Zimbabwe’s government and state media have not publicly addressed the assault allegations.
It is not clear whether the wife of 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe entered South Africa on a personal or diplomatic passport.