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By Lyse CominsJudge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassmentThe evidence leader in the sexual harassment tribunal suggests Mbenenge’s accuser seemed to be distancing herself via the tone of her responses to his texts By Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexualThe Eastern Cape judge president denied sending nude photos and argued that text message exchanges with his accuser, Andiswa Mengo, reflected mutual interest, not harassment By Nkateko Joseph MabasaPartner ContentBridging the skills gap in South Africa starts with reimagining its approach to educationBy The IIE He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla MkhwanaziBy Des ErasmusIan Cameron has again called for lifestyle and skills audits on the top ranks of the South African Police Service Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over GazaBy Melody EmmettThe council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructureBy Aarti BhanaThe country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. 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Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? 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Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassmentThe evidence leader in the sexual harassment tribunal suggests Mbenenge’s accuser seemed to be distancing herself via the tone of her responses to his texts By Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexualThe Eastern Cape judge president denied sending nude photos and argued that text message exchanges with his accuser, Andiswa Mengo, reflected mutual interest, not harassment By Nkateko Joseph MabasaPartner ContentBridging the skills gap in South Africa starts with reimagining its approach to educationBy The IIE He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla MkhwanaziBy Des ErasmusIan Cameron has again called for lifestyle and skills audits on the top ranks of the South African Police Service Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over GazaBy Melody EmmettThe council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructureBy Aarti BhanaThe country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. 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Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? 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Mbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexualThe Eastern Cape judge president denied sending nude photos and argued that text message exchanges with his accuser, Andiswa Mengo, reflected mutual interest, not harassment By Nkateko Joseph MabasaPartner ContentBridging the skills gap in South Africa starts with reimagining its approach to educationBy The IIE
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He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla MkhwanaziBy Des ErasmusIan Cameron has again called for lifestyle and skills audits on the top ranks of the South African Police Service Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over GazaBy Melody EmmettThe council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructureBy Aarti BhanaThe country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over GazaBy Melody EmmettThe council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructureBy Aarti BhanaThe country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Tech experts call on South Africa to scale up its digital infrastructureBy Aarti BhanaThe country is working towards achieving 100% connectivity by 2029, but it needs to address computing and infrastructure problems first Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Selby Mbenenge says car tracker shows he was not at high court during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe Eastern Cape judge president insisted he did nothing wrong in pursuing a romantic relationship with junior legal professional Andiswa Mengo and blamed a smear campaign for her harassment claims Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politiciansBy Des Erasmus and Lyse CominsKZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of having ties to the criminal underworld Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claimsBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaThe defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Joblessness drives blesser relationshipsBy Aarti BhanaTransactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incidentBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaZintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey showsBy Lyse CominsThe high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacityBy Des ErasmusThe department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer saysBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaMbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More Latest News Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach ‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’ International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud Brics talks green, acts dirty Somalia celebrates 65th Independence Day Japan’s home for embracing ubuntu Nyakallo Maleke and the gentle radicalism of drawing as care Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judgeBy Nkateko Joseph MabasaGender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’ Load More