Here’s why people think Mduduzi Manana won’t go to jail
His supporters were seen outside court singing. A placard read: leaders with humanity acknowledge their mistakes and another read: forgiveness is part of our history.
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Former deputy minister of Higher Education and Training Mduduzi Manana’s sentencing was set to be delivered today at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. However, the court postponed the sentencing to tomorrow after his lawyer Michael Bill said they need to peruse a probation report before they can continue. He also said there is also a correctional services report which he has not gone through and considered.
A video footage surfaced on social media of Manana assaulting a woman at a nightclub in Johannesburg after he lost his temper when the victim said he was gay. But social media users do not have faith that justice will be served because of several reasons.
This is what they think:
Why #MduduziManana won't be jailed
* national Apology
* seeked help
* started a group to help raise awareness abt abuse
* he part of ANC— Boyzin (@floyd_flooner) November 7, 2017
But deep down inside we all know #MduduziManana isn't going to jail, let's not play ourselves. pic.twitter.com/nmyDmTRfnA
— Mayza Zweni Jnr. (@OkayMayza) November 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mr_Leps/status/927785041073262593
#MduduziManana i think this is a good test to our Law pic.twitter.com/kSAVGDpZzu
— Miles (@Miles_Da_Mike) November 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/Madumetja_Sol/status/927820040883310592
#MduduziManana #NotInMyName activist Andile says they want justice to be served. Proceedings haven't started yet. pic.twitter.com/tSdU3dZzHB
— KhayelihleKhumalo-James Jnr (@KhayaJames) November 7, 2017
Honestly the S.A law has failed a lot of people. Watch as #MduduziManana walks free pic.twitter.com/WrlhXs4pPV
— Ray-Ray 💖 Owami (@Nthebe_Lebo) November 7, 2017
Manana says he is remorseful and wants to reach out the victims:
#MduduziManana says he has been remorseful. He still wants to meet with victims. pic.twitter.com/gTCHKZkDg8
— KhayelihleKhumalo-James Jnr (@KhayaJames) November 7, 2017