The ANC says it has noted with great disappointment accusations of violence against women levelled against the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Mduduzi Manana, alleging that he physically assaulted a woman following an altercation at a Johannesburg night club over the weekend.
Party spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa says such behaviour is unacceptable and should be roundly condemned by all in our society.
The ANC's Women's League also voiced its disapproval, saying it condemns violence against women, adding that perpetrators must face the full might of the law.
The League says based on media reports, it is led to believe that a case has been reported to the police, and has urged all witnesses to come forward to assist law enforcement agencies in resolving the matter.
The Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula confirmed that a case of assault has been opened.
The alleged assault went viral on twitter after a journalist from the SABC witnessed the assault and posted it online.
