Zimbabwe's First Lady is keeping 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 on 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.
In this photo provided by Debbie Engels and taken on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, Gabriella Engels is seen with an injury to her forehead in Johannesburg Source: AAP
It is not clear whether the wife of 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe entered South Africa on a personal or diplomatic passport.
Robert Mugabe arrived early for a South Africa summit to discuss the allegtions with his wife, a source said.
Lawyers for the 20-year-old model have threatened to go to court.
