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The NGO Sonke Gender Justice condemned the decision of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to drop the charges against the former ANC deputy Mduduzi Manana for badaulting his servant
Earlier this year, charges were laid against Manana. , Christine Wiro. He reportedly tried to push Wiro up the stairs in May. The charges were withdrawn later.
An audio clip emerged shortly after Manana attempted to bribe Wiro with R100 000 to drop the charges. He subsequently denied allegations of corruption, claiming that he had the intention of filing a complaint against the domestic worker for extortion.
On Monday, the NPA stated that it was refusing to sue Manana for the alleged abuse of Wiro because he believed that there was "no reasonable prospect" . In a statement, Sonke Gender Justice said she was disappointed by the NPA's decision
"GBV in South Africa is endemic and it is incumbent on institutions like the NPA of Rigorous lawsuits in cases of violence as well as access to justice are essential elements in the prevention of violence and responses to violence, "reads the statement.
" L & # 39; South Africa ranks among the top countries and research shows that on average, one in five South African women experienced physical violence. "
In addition, Sonke Gender Justice stated that The lack of prosecutions had led to a decline in confidence in the criminal justice system, which has led to a decline in reports of GBV and the systemic perpetuation of gender-based violence in the communities.
"I feel totally exonerated"
Manana resigned on Tuesday "I must reiterate that the charges against me were clearly frivolous and rooted in a politically motivated smear campaign. my political opponents, "he said in a statement posted on his Facebook page.
"I am delighted by the decision of the NPA which has cleared me and I feel totally exculpated."
READ: The parliamentary ethics case against Manana is closed
Manana was scheduled to appear before the Joint Committee of the Parliament Ethics and Members' Interests on Wednesday, an appearance that he did not hear. will have more to do after his resignation.
Despite this, Sonke's opinion was that Manana had violated the Code of Ethics and Disclosure In 1965, Manana was convicted of three counts of badault for the purpose to cause serious bodily harm.
Cubana at Fourways, Johannesburg, August 6, which became viral on social media and prompted demands for his arrest.
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