The Judicial Conduct Tribunal Hearing for Judge Mbenenge COMMENCES 13 JANUARY 2025.
Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge is facing a misconduct investigation by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal, which could lead to his impeachment.
This investigation arises out of a sexual harassment complaint laid against him by judges’ secretary, Ms Andiswa Mengo, who works a a judges’ secretary in the Eastern Cape High Court.
The Tribunal is presided over by retired Gauteng High Court Judge President Bernard Ngoepe, and will begin public hearings from 13 to 24 January 2025 at Southern Sun Hotel Rosebank, Johannesburg. (Read the Media Statement)
The Media will be allowed to attend the Tribunal. Section 29(1) of the Judicial Service Commission Act establishes that tribunal hearings are in camera by default unless the Tribunal President, in consultation with the Chief Justice, determines otherwise under Section 29(3), for public interest and transparency. (Read more)
Here is the livestream of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal Hearing for Judge Mbenenge:
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To learn more about the Tribunal, click here.
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