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Complainant Andiswa Mengo
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Judge President Selby Mbenenge has sought to understand why the complainant told him to “earn it” in response to his persistent requests for her images.
This comes as the WhatsApp message exchanges between the pair were put under the spotlight on the second day of the tribunal.
According to the witness, Andiswa Mengo’s interactions which took place between June 2021 and November 2022 via in-person and electronic communication, were unwanted.
Mengo spoke through an interpreter when she was probed on her “earn it” response.
“Let me then clarify it, as a girl, if there is someone who shows interest in you, you propose. I wanted him to come out crystal clear.”
Judicial Conduct Tribunal Hearing for EC Judge President Mbenenge Day 2 | 14 January 2025
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal tasked with probing sexual harrasment allegations against EC Division of the High Court, Judge President Selby Mbenenge – begins today. This is the first time that the fact-finding body will formally investigate allegations of this nature #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/lslV0E98W0
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