MAKHANDA- Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge is facing serious accusations of sexual harassment by his former secretary, Andiswa Mengo.
The testimony unfolded on January 15th, 2025, at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal held at the Southern Sun Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Mengo bravely detailed how Mbenenge allegedly sent explicit WhatsApp stickers including graphic images, accompanied by a disturbing request.
The revelation of these inappropriate messages, sent on June 17, 2021, has sent shockwaves through the legal community.
The tribunal, led by retired Judge President Bernard Ngoepe, has made a pivotal decision to release WhatsApp messages to the media while withholding the disputed images pending further investigation.
Mengo’s emotional account portrayed feelings of embarrassment, shock, and disrespect stemming from Mbenenge’s alleged actions.