NUMSA urges Presidency to act against Manana
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has rejected Mduduzi Manana's apology.
The Union has strongly condemned the inaction of authorities in arresting the deputy minister of higher education.
"We call on the Presidency to demonstrate that no one is above the law. They must suspend him from office, and subject him to a disciplinary process," says spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi.
Manana has been accused of assaulting a woman at a popular restaurant in Fourways over the weekend. He has since apologised citing 'extreme provocation' for his actions.
"The woman did not pose a threat of any kind, and yet her outspokenness was regarded by him as extreme provocation, which subsequently led to a violent physical assault in response. He had no right to lay a hand on her," says Hlubi.
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"If the deputy minister was truly apologetic for his shocking behavior, he would have handed himself over to the nearest police station," Hlubi adds.