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

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
Being screened: Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is appearing before a judicial conduct tribunal on sexual harrassment charges.
ABUSE OF POWER

Judicial tribunal forces legal community to rethink sexual harassment

Experts say sexual harassment remains pervasive in South Africa’s legal system, especially among candidate attorneys and court secretaries

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)
ANDISWA MENGO

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

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
8 min read
At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice. (David Harrison)
CHILD PROTECTION

Report finds female genital mutilation more prevalent than previously thought

At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice

  • MG Reporter
4 min read