Tribunal concludes hearing on allegations against Judge President

THE Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge, has concluded its hearing.

- ZELDA VENTER

The matter was postponed to October 21, when the parties will present their oral arguments. Judge Mbenenge also concluded his evidence yesterday, following a short stint of about an hour, during which evidence leader Salome Scheepers wrapped up her cross-examination of him.

Judge Mbenenge has been on the witness stand since Monday, during which he defended allegations by complainant, Andiswa Mengo, who claimed he had sexually harassed her. Judge Mbenenge had to face embarrassing accusations, which included that he had sent her pictures of his private part and that he tried to solicit oral sex from her in his chambers.