The Randburg Magistrate's Court sentenced former deputy minister of higher education Mduduzi Manana to 12 months' imprisonment or to pay a fine of R100 000 on Monday.
Supporters of former deputy higher education minister Mduduzi Manana outside the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Manana would have to complete 500 hours of community service, attend counselling and pay each of the victims the damage claims that were submitted by the State.
#MduduziManana Reddy says Manana pleaded guilty and didn't waste court time. He sought counseling & resigned as DM.
— KhayelihleKhumalo (@KhayaJames) November 13, 2017
Manana was convicted of three counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm after pleading guilty to the charges. The charges relate to the assault of three women at Cubana in Fourways on August 6.
And now one for assault GBH. That’s 3 criminal convictions. He remains a member of parliament. #MduduziManana https://t.co/IsZCVe9lQX
— Michael Appel (@TheMikeAppel) November 13, 2017
Manana, who is still an MP, had two previous convictions of theft dating back to 2004 and 2005. The judge said these previous offences fell away as they were from 10 years ago and weren't related to his assault charges.
What magistrate Ramsamy Reddy said
– "It was degrading for them as women to experience such a degrading act."
– "Being called a 'stabane (gay)' did not call for Manana to assault Mandisa Duma, Noluthando Mahlaba and Thina Mopipa."
[News Just In ] #MduduziManana says he's looking forward to the sentencing proceedings. pic.twitter.com/UTJTNkMF7C
— KhayelihleKhumalo (@KhayaJames) November 13, 2017