Deputy Education Minister Mduduzi Manana appeared in court last week to face the assault charge.<\/p>\n
He is accused of hitting the woman during an argument at the venue.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, a brief statement from President Jacob Zuma’s office said he had accepted Mr Manana’s resignation, and thanked him for “his contribution to the work of government”.<\/p>\n
Mr Manana had previously apologised for what he called a “shameful incident”. He claimed he was provoked, but “should have exercised restraint”.<\/p>\n
His political party, the African National Congress, welcomed his resignation and also thanked him for his service.<\/p>\n
When the allegations first emerged, the ANC said “such behaviour is unacceptable … violence against women is the shame of our times”.<\/p>\n
The allegations caused widespread outrage in South Africa, where violence against women is not uncommon.<\/p>\n
During his initial court hearing, he was brought into the courtroom through a separate entrance, and journalists were not permitted inside.<\/p>\n
But Police Minister Fikile Mbalula insisted that Mr Manana would not receive any special treatment.<\/p>\n
“The deputy minister will not be treated with special kid gloves but will face the full wrath of the law. The state fully supports the victim,” he said.<\/p>\n
He was released on bail of $375 (\u00a3290) pending further investigation.<\/p>\n
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