Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge says people treat him like a criminal before proving anything. The senior judge faces sexual harassment claims from court secretary Andiswa Mengo. She says he made unwanted advances between 2021 and 2022. Mbenenge denies the accusations and fights back against her story. Many people want him suspended from his important job.
The judge spoke at a special hearing about his conduct. He told the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that life has been tough since the allegations surfaced. Mbenenge says he has suffered greatly from all the negative attention. The media attacked him when he attended his son's attorney admission ceremony last October. Critics questioned how someone with no morals could appear at court.
Mbenenge admits the experience forced him to look deep inside himself. He discovered he was not perfect but learned to accept his flaws. The judge says finding his true self helped him cope with the difficult situation. He chose not to involve his family during his testimony at the tribunal. The senior judge continues to fight the sexual harassment charges against him.
The misconduct hearing takes place at a Sandton venue. Mbenenge works hard to clear his name and reputation. He wants to prove that Mengo's claims about unwanted sexual behavior are false. The tribunal will decide if the judge broke professional rules. His career and future depend on the final decision.
The judge spoke at a special hearing about his conduct. He told the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that life has been tough since the allegations surfaced. Mbenenge says he has suffered greatly from all the negative attention. The media attacked him when he attended his son's attorney admission ceremony last October. Critics questioned how someone with no morals could appear at court.
Mbenenge admits the experience forced him to look deep inside himself. He discovered he was not perfect but learned to accept his flaws. The judge says finding his true self helped him cope with the difficult situation. He chose not to involve his family during his testimony at the tribunal. The senior judge continues to fight the sexual harassment charges against him.
The misconduct hearing takes place at a Sandton venue. Mbenenge works hard to clear his name and reputation. He wants to prove that Mengo's claims about unwanted sexual behavior are false. The tribunal will decide if the judge broke professional rules. His career and future depend on the final decision.
