South Africa minister Mduduzi Manana resigns over assault claim

South Africa minister Mduduzi Manana resigns over assault claim

A South African minister has resigned amid accusations he assaulted a woman in a nightclub earlier this month.

Deputy Education Minister Mduduzi Manana appeared in court last week to face the assault charge.

He is accused of hitting the woman during an argument at the venue.

On Saturday, a brief statement from President Jacob Zuma's office said he had accepted Mr Manana's resignation, and thanked him for "his contribution to the work of government".

Mr Manana has previously apologised for what he called a "shameful incident".

He claimed he was provoked, but "should have exercised restraint".

His political party, the African National Congress, welcomed his resignation and also thanked him for his service.
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