Sexual Harassment
Clash over power and consent marks closing in Mbenenge tribunal
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In closing arguments at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 21 October 2025, advocates clashed over allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge by former court secretary Andiswa Mengo. The tribunal chair, retired Judge Bernard Ngoepe, questioned women's power in relationships, while Mengo's lawyer argued the conduct showed abuse of authority. Judgment has been reserved.
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal has cleared Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of impeachable conduct in a sexual harassment case, but legal expert Dr Sheena Swemmer argues the report overlooks key constitutional principles on equality and power imbalances.
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