South africa minister mduduzi manana sorry nightclub assault

You're referring to the controversy surrounding South African Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mduduzi Manana, who was involved in a nightclub assault incident in August 2017.

Here's a brief summary of the incident:

On August 3, 2017, Manana, who was then a Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, was involved in a physical altercation at a nightclub in Johannesburg, South Africa. The incident occurred when Manana allegedly assaulted a woman, who was later identified as Mandisa Dukisa, at the Cubana nightclub in Sandton.

The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage and calls for Manana's resignation. The video showed Manana punching and kicking Dukisa, who was left with serious injuries.

Manana initially denied any wrongdoing, but later apologized for his actions and admitted to being involved in the altercation. He claimed that he was acting in self-defense, but this claim was disputed by Dukisa and others who witnessed the incident.

As a result of the incident, Manana was charged with assault and appeared in court several times. In November 2017, he was found guilty of assault and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, suspended for five years.

The incident sparked a national debate about gender-based violence and the need for greater accountability for perpetrators of violence against women. It also led to calls for Manana's resignation, which he eventually resigned from his position as Deputy Minister in September 2017.

The incident has had a lasting impact on Manana's political career, and he has been unable to fully recover from the scandal.