Grace mugabe first appearance alleged assault
Grace Mugabe, the wife of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old model, Gabriella Engels, at a luxury hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August 2017.
According to reports, Engels had gone to the hotel to meet with Mugabe's two adult daughters, Bona and Chatunga, who were staying at the hotel. However, Mugabe allegedly arrived at the hotel and attacked Engels, allegedly using an electric extension cord to assault her.
The incident was reported to the police, and Mugabe was subsequently arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. However, she was granted diplomatic immunity by the Zimbabwean government and was able to leave South Africa without facing charges.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and criticism, with many calling for Mugabe to be held accountable for her actions. The incident also raised questions about the treatment of women in Zimbabwe and the country's culture of impunity.
Here are some key dates and events related to the alleged assault:
- August 13, 2017: Gabriella Engels meets with Mugabe's daughters at the Capital 20 West hotel in Johannesburg.
- August 13, 2017: Mugabe allegedly arrives at the hotel and attacks Engels with an electric extension cord.
- August 14, 2017: Engels reports the incident to the police and seeks medical attention.
- August 15, 2017: Mugabe is arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
- August 17, 2017: Mugabe is granted diplomatic immunity by the Zimbabwean government and is able to leave South Africa without facing charges.
- August 18, 2017: Engels holds a press conference to speak about the incident and the alleged assault.
- August 21, 2017: Mugabe's lawyers deny the allegations and claim that Engels was trying to extort money from the Mugabe family.
It's worth noting that Mugabe has denied any wrongdoing and has claimed that the allegations against her are false. However, the incident has had significant consequences for her reputation and has raised questions about her behavior and the treatment of women in Zimbabwe.