Rollercoaster of tawdry sex claims

Judges as venerable, wise and ethical not the picture any more

26 January 2025 - 00:00

After two gruelling weeks, a judicial conduct tribunal investigating sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge has heard the evidence and cross-examination of only one witness — the complainant, judges’ secretary Andiswa Mengo. But her evidence alone was a rollercoaster of dramatic and shocking allegations and counter-allegations...

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