Judicial Misconduct
latest news & developmentsIn 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
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
Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incident
Zintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa…
Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge
Gender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’
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
Female & Guardian | Andiswa Mengo and the judge who could not read between the lines
This week’s testimony explored whether Mengo’s WhatsApp replies reflected the careful diplomacy women use to reject senior officials without risking their careers
Tribunal hears forensic proof of WhatsApp communication in Mbenenge sexual harassment case
The judicial conduct tribunal’s outcome could reshape women’s rights, workplace safety and equality in South Africa’s male-dominated judiciary
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges
Urgent need for clear policy on sexual harassment in legal sector
An independent, rigorous process for investigating complaints of abuse of power of a sexual nature must be set up to provide guidance for tribunal investigations
How the commission that disciplines judges in Zambia has gone rogue
The Judicial Complaints Commission has elevated itself far above the Constitution
High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission
It was granted pending the hearing of three applications for review of the decision by MPs to appoint the former judge to the same commission that urged his impeachment
Motata probe could make history
A decade after the judge’s drunk driving incident, he may face impeachment if found guilty of professional misconduct