As far as acting police commissioner Lesetja Mothiba is
concerned, Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe "should be in the
country".
He told the portfolio committee on police that even though
Mugabe's alleged assault on a 20-year-old model happened on Sunday, it was only
reported to the police on Monday.
Mothiba was responding to a question from Dr Pieter
Groenewald, leader of the FF Plus.
He said police in Gauteng went to her hotel, but she had
already booked out. "In the evening we got a call that she is going to
hand herself over," Mothiba said.
Her lawyers then informed the South African authorities
that she will plead diplomatic immunity.
"Our position is she must go to court." Mothiba
told the committee that National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams
also supported their position.
He added that Mugabe's lawyers undertook to work with the
South African police and he expected a statement from her on Wednesday.
Mothiba said he heard in the media that Mugabe was
reportedly back in Zimbabwe.
Groenewald said this would be easy to confirm with the
ports of entry, to determine whether she left the country as reported.
"As far as we’re concerned Mrs Mugabe should be in the
country," Mothiba said. News24
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