The allegations stem from sexual advances made by the senior judge between 2021 and 2022 towards Andiswa Mengo, a secretary in the Division of the High Court at the time.
JOHANNESBURG - The Judicial Conduct Tribunal is expected to begin hearings on Monday into allegations of sexual harassment by Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge.
Mengo filed the complaint against her superior, stating that the suggestive advances he made were unwelcome. However, the judge, who has since been placed on special leave, argues the interactions were consensual.
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