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

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

  • Tania Broughton
5 min read
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
In making its case for removing the three judges on the grounds of alleged incompetence, the JCC stated that they did not qualify to be appointed to the office of judge because they lacked specialised training or experience in human rights or constitutional law. Photo: (Judiciary of Zambia)
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

How the commission that disciplines judges in Zambia has gone rogue

The Judicial Complaints Commission has elevated itself far above the Constitution

  • Sishuwa Sishuwa
11 min read