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The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary.
ABUSE OF POWER

Judiciary adopts sexual harassment policy to curb abuse of power

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge. (Office of the Chief Justice/ S Lioners)
ANDISWA MENGO

Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassment

The 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

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read