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Judge President Mbenenge Cleared of Harassment, Found Misconduct

2/2/2026

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The Judicial Conduct Tribunal found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty of sexual harassment.
It added he committed misconduct for a flirtatious relationship with Andiswa Mengo during work hours and ruled out gross misconduct.
Andiswa Mengo's credibility was undermined by inconsistencies in her testimony and flirtatious messages to Mbenenge.
The findings will be reviewed by a small Judicial Services Commission, which may lead to further appeals.

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The Judicial Conduct Tribunal found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty of sexual harassment.
It added he committed misconduct for a flirtatious relationship with Andiswa Mengo during work hours and ruled out gross misconduct.
Andiswa Mengo's credibility was undermined by inconsistencies in her testimony and flirtatious messages to Mbenenge.
The findings will be reviewed by a small Judicial Services Commission, which may lead to further appeals.