AfriForum's Private Prosecuting Unit has obtained a nolle prosequi certificate to privately prosecute Tom Moyane on charges of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm and damage to property.
The case will be brought on behalf of Lerato Maila who is the mother of Moyane's grandchild.
Maila, at the time, was in a relationship with Moyane's son when she was allegedly assaulted at his house in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
Advocate Gerrie Nel says Mailia was scratched on her abdomen, pushed around and kicked in the face.
It is alleged that Moyane also threw her cell phone into pieces against a wall before the attack when he realised that she was recording him.
He says the National Prosecuting Authority decided not to prosecute Moyane because they felt there was not enough evidence.
Nel says the NPA's failure to prosecute him is also gross violence of their constitutional duty to strive for justice in society
"In light of the wave of violence against women and children in the country, this is a very important case in which AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit simply must get involved. Such alleged actions are indicative of bullying and Moyane should be held accountable," he said.
