Western Cape police have confirmed that a charge of malicious damage to property has been laid against Desmond Tutu’s granddaughter, Ziyanda Tutu.
Police spokesperson, Captain FC van Wyk says the charge was laid by Tutu's wife, Leah at the Milnerton Police Station last Thursday.
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation released a statement on the issue, but did not provide details about the charge.
It said the Tutu family was "naturally distressed and deeply saddened" and hoped it would soon put the incident behind it.
Ziyanda took to social media to express her views, saying she did not steal anything from her grandparents.
Yesterday, Netwerk24 reported that Ziyanda was deeply hurt, after the Anglican Archbishop and his wife laid the criminal charge against her.
The 30-year-old said she would be handing herself over to the police on Friday.
She also felt the issue could have been dealt with privately.
