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Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)

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

Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge. (Office of the Chief Justice/ S Lioners)

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

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

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

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Monday began hearing two misconduct complaints against Western Cape high court judge Mushtak Parker. (Judges Matter)

Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him

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

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

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

Prey: The Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge, sent Andiswa Mengo crude photographs and suggestive texts, but she has been accused of not firmly rejecting him. Photo: Judges Matter

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

Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)

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

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

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

Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)

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’

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

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

A collection of South African newspapers. (File photo)

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

The perjury case against ANC Women’s League president and former minister of social development Bathabile Dlamini is set to be heard on Friday.

‘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 will take over from Johan Retief who resigned last year after more than nine years in office. (David Harrison/M&G)

Pippa Green announced as new press ombud

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

Judge Bernard Ngoepe (Oupa Nkosi)

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

Bathabile Dlamini slapped with court costs, possible perjury probe (Photo Archive)

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.

Guess who’s back: Bathabile Dlamini is back in public office. She’s the new chairperson of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority interim board. (Paul Botes/M&G)

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’

(Paul Botes/M&G)

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

Minister of Women in the Presidency Bathabile Dlamini. (Paul Botes/M&G)

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.

Judge Bernard Ngoepe (Oupa Nkosi)

Sars ‘unduly delays’ tax refunds

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

Although ombud Judge President Bernard Ngoepe’s findings are not binding on either Sars or the taxpayer

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.