The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
– ‘She is not untouchable’ –
“We just want to make sure that everybody is equal before the law and that there should not be selective prosecution,” said Nel.
The group has sought to block any attempt by government officials to grant Mugabe diplomatic immunity.
“Should an erroneous decision be made to grant diplomatic immunity in this case then we would consider bringing an urgent application to the high court to prevent the decision from being executed,” said Willie Spies, another lawyer with AfriForum.
AfriForum has said it would even consider a private prosecution.
“She is not untouchable,” Kallie Kriel, the CEO of AfriForum said.
Engels’ mother Debbie said she was relieved that AfriForum was helping.
“Now I can sleep a little bit more peacefully knowing that I have people …who can help me to get justice for my daughter,” she told reporters.
“Now I know that this woman is not going to get off scot-free from what she did to my child.”
The alleged attack threatens to spark a diplomatic problem for South Africa and Zimbabwe, neighbours who have strong political and economic ties.
President Mugabe flew into South Africa late Wednesday, two days ahead of a regional summit which starts on Saturday, giving rise to speculation that he arrived early so that he could discuss the case with South African leader Jacob Zuma.
