'Heartbroken, disappointed' Manana apologises to nation
Johannesburg – A "heartbroken" and "disappointed" deputy minister of Higher Education Mduduzi Manana apologised to South Africans on Saturday after assaulting two women at a night club two weeks ago.
Manana recently tendered his resignation.
In a statement addressing South Africans, Manana, who did not initially resign after admitting to hitting the women, said there was no excuse for his actions. He said he was seeking professional help to "emerge as a stronger and better improved person".
He still wished to serve the public, he said.
“You [South Africans] have every right to be angry at me and I deserve your anger in this matter because no matter how you look at it, it was wrong in every way. To this extent, I am sorry. I take all accountability and I promise that this will never happen again.”