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Bernard Ngoepe

In closing arguments, lawyer for judge Selby Mbenenge’s accuser says evidence clearly showed sexual harassment
National
/ 22 October 2025

In closing arguments, lawyer for judge Selby Mbenenge’s accuser says evidence clearly showed sexual harassment

Advocate Nasreen Rajab-Budlender said the case will probably determine whether other women with legitimate claims will come forward, but the tribunal chair disagreed

By Tania Broughton
Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert
National
/ 13 May 2025

Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert

A dispute over gender expert Lisa Vetten’s testimony in judicial misconduct has forced the tribunal to postpone, allowing the respondent time to study the evidence summary report

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him
National
/ 24 February 2025

Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him

The Western Cape high court judge faces two complaints of impeachable misconduct

By Emsie Ferreira
Editorial: Mbenenge must resign regardless of the tribunal’s finding
Editorial
/ 24 January 2025

Editorial: Mbenenge must resign regardless of the tribunal’s finding

The judge president has damaged his reputation and by extension that of the wider judiciary

By Editorial
Power at play in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment hearing
National
/ 23 January 2025

Power at play in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment hearing

Andiswa Mengo has been accused of being a liar who indulged the judge president’s advances

By Emsie Ferreira
Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature
National
/ 21 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature

Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane submitted that Andiswa Mengo’s responses to sexual advances did not communicate the ‘disgust’ she said she felt

By Emsie Ferreira
Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies
National
/ 20 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies

Andiswa Mengo told a tribunal two people intimated to her she was not the first woman to be hounded by the Eastern Cape judge president

By Emsie Ferreira
Judge replied to text on GBV with picture of half-naked woman, hearing told
National
/ 17 January 2025

Judge replied to text on GBV with picture of half-naked woman, hearing told

The secretary who has accused Eastern Cape judge president Mbenenge of sexual harassment told a judicial conduct tribunal the message left her feeling ‘naked’

By Emsie Ferreira
Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no
National
/ 16 January 2025

Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no

The Eastern Cape judge president routinely sent sexual texts until she tried to placate him in the hope he would leave her in peace, Andiswa Mengo told a judicial conduct tribunal

By Emsie Ferreira
Press council expels Independent Media for not complying with rulings
Article
/ 23 October 2024

Press council expels Independent Media for not complying with rulings

The newspaper group, which includes Independent Media, IOL and African Community Media, refused to retract an article about one journalist and apologise to another

By MG Reporter
‘Evasive’ and ‘reckless’ Dlamini due back in court in perjury case
Politics
/ 30 September 2021

‘Evasive’ and ‘reckless’ Dlamini due back in court in perjury case

The former minister of social development is alleged to have lied under oath

By Chris Gilili
Pippa Green announced as new press ombud
Article
/ 19 February 2019

Pippa Green announced as new press ombud

The renowned journalist and writer has held senior editorial positions in both print and broadcast media

By Sarah Smit
Tax ombud report: Millions recouped with ombud’s intervention
Article
/ 9 October 2018

Tax ombud report: Millions recouped with ombud’s intervention

The Tax Ombud has helped the top ten taxpayers recoup R450-million in the last year

By Gemma Ritchie
Judge Ngoepe: Bathabile Dlamani ‘evasive’ during inquiry
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Judge Ngoepe: Bathabile Dlamani ‘evasive’ during inquiry

The inquiry was instituted last year to investigate whether the former minister should be held liable for the costs in the Sassa debacle.

By Jeanette Chabalala
Sassa: Dlamini was an evasive and obstructive witness, inquiry hears
Article
/ 19 March 2018

Sassa: Dlamini was an evasive and obstructive witness, inquiry hears

‘The way her version has moved leads one to the conclusion that there has been deception’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Inquisitors bury evasive Bathabile Dlamini under a document avalanche
Article
/ 23 January 2018

Inquisitors bury evasive Bathabile Dlamini under a document avalanche

Under cross-examination the social development minister dodged questions about her ‘work streams’ and her role in the 2017 social grants crisis

By Phillip De Wet
Sassa debacle inquiry: Judge tells Dlamini to stop dodging questions
Article
/ 23 January 2018

Sassa debacle inquiry: Judge tells Dlamini to stop dodging questions

The ConCourt appointed Ngoepe to head the inquiry into whether Dlamini should be held personally liable for the costs incurred during Sassa crisis.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Sars ‘unduly delays’ tax refunds
Article
/ 8 September 2017

Sars ‘unduly delays’ tax refunds

Sars has been criticised for needlessly delaying refunds, harming those legitimately owed money

By Lynley Donnelly
The tax ombud is on a quest for more power and greater independence from Sars
Article
/ 20 July 2016

The tax ombud is on a quest for more power and greater independence from Sars

Among the changes the agency wishes to see are the right to investigate issues it deems necessary and more control over appointing staff.

By Lynley Donnelly
Impartiality key for new tax ombud
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Impartiality key for new tax ombud

Retired judge Bernard Ngoepe’s diagnostic skills will be put to the test as South Africa’s first tax ombud.

By Thalia Holmes
New tax ombud office launched
Article
/ 7 April 2014

New tax ombud office launched

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has launched the office of the tax ombud, which will be run by retired judge Bernard Ngoepe.

By Thalia Holmes
Ngoepe appointed as new tax ombudsman
Article
/ 7 November 2013

Ngoepe appointed as new tax ombudsman

Retired Judge Bernard Ngoepe said during his appointment as SA’s new tax ombudsmad that he would like to create confidence with the public.

By Staff Reporter
Judge president’s daughter dies from diabetic complications
Article
/ 18 July 2012

Judge president’s daughter dies from diabetic complications

The eldest daughter of Gauteng Judge President Bernard Ngoepe, Joan Kwena Matlala, has died, the office of the chief justice has said.

By Sapa
Judges hammer Radebe’s bid to lay down the law
Article
/ 27 January 2012

Judges hammer Radebe’s bid to lay down the law

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe’s plans to make judges declare their financial interests have been sharply criticised by top members of the judiciary.

By Staff Reporter
Filing mess a miscarriage of justice
Article
/ 11 November 2011

Filing mess a miscarriage of justice

Dysfunctional record-keeping keeps watchdog groups and the media in the dark.

By Glenda Daniels and Heidi Swart
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Article
/ 10 July 2011

Ngoepe: Powers of executive and judiciary are equal

The powers of the executive, the judiciary, and the legislature were all equal, Judge President Bernard Ngoepe said on Sunday.

By Miranda Andrew
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Article
/ 13 March 2008

Zuma: Court reserves judgement

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s last-ditch bid to prevent key documents from being used against him came to an end on Wednesday when the Constitutional Court reserved judgement. On Thursday, Zuma stayed away from the court building.

By Giordano Stolley and Jenni Ogrady
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Article
/ 13 March 2008

Zuma’s court bid enters third day

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s attempt to have search-and-seizure raids as well as a letter requesting documents from Mauritius ruled invalid was set to enter a third day at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Thursday.

By Giordano Stolley
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Article
/ 12 March 2008

State: Zuma warrants were specific

Warrants issued to allow the Scorpions to conduct search-and-seizure raids on the properties of African National Congress president Jacob Zuma, his attorney and French arms manufacturer Thint were specific, the Constitutional Court heard on Wednesday.

By Giordano Stolley and Jenni Ogrady
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Article
/ 11 March 2008

Zuma case: Lawyers scrap over warrants

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma sat quietly in the front row of the Constitutional Court on Tuesday, listening to his legal team challenge the validity of the warrants used to seize documents that could be used against him in his forthcoming corruption trial.

By Jenni Ogrady and Giordano Stolley
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Article
/ 18 January 2008

Judges ‘shocked’ by Ermelo school’s ‘insensitivity’

Three Pretoria High Court judges have described the ”insensitivity” of Hoërskool Ermelo and its governing body to students who did not want to be taught in Afrikaans as ”shocking”. The judges last year dismissed the school’s application to set aside a decision to revoke the powers of its governing body to determine language policy.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 January 2008

You got it wrong, Mr Selebi

The Mail & Guardian has strongly objected to allegations made about it in an affidavit by police National Commissioner Jackie Selebi supporting his court application to stop the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) from prosecuting him. Selebi’s bid was being heard in the Pretoria High Court on Friday.

By Mail Guardian Online Reporter, Sapa Author and Sapa Afp
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