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Mbenenge fights JSC bid to recommend that Parliament impeach him
The Eastern Cape judge president says the Judicial Service Commission ruling that he committed gross misconduct is irrational and procedurally flawed
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
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
Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him
The Western Cape high court judge faces two complaints of impeachable misconduct
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
‘Evasive’ and ‘reckless’ Dlamini due back in court in perjury case
The former minister of social development is alleged to have lied under oath
Pippa Green announced as new press ombud
The renowned journalist and writer has held senior editorial positions in both print and broadcast media
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
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.