Minister Of Education Violently Assaults Woman Who Called Him ‘Gay’

Following a physical assault on a woman who called him gay, Deputy Education Minister of South Africa, Mduduzi Manana has tendered an unreserved apology.

Manana was at the Cubana nightclub near Johannesburg on Sunday morning when the woman made the accusation.

The minister in reaction, allegedly slapped the woman and trampled her with his foot on her head.

SABC journalist Lumko Jimlongo said the victim was attacked as she walked towards the exit. “She fell on the floor.

“He proceeded to trample [her]…and his foot was on her head. The extent of the woman’s injuries are unknown.”

According to Manana, he was sorry for the “shameful incident” as he was provoked, adding that he “should have exercised restraint”.

In a statement he addressed to the victim, her family and all South Africans, Manana said he hoped he would be able to speak to her personally to “address the harm that has occurred”.

“That shameful incident should not have happened. I know that my actions and those of the people in my company have disappointed and hurt many people in the country. As a leader‚ I should have known better and acted better.

“I will subject myself fully to the process of the law and give it my full co-operation”.