Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is currently testifying at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Sandton, Johannesburg, addressing allegations of sexual harassment brought by Andiswa Mengo[4]. Mbenenge has outright denied the accusations, insisting the alleged incident in his chambers was fabricated and constituted part of a smear campaign intended to shame him[1]. He described the allegations as defamatory and malicious, emphasizing that he had presented evidence, including security register logs and state vehicle tracker records, to refute Mengo’s claims about the supposed timing of the incident[1].
On Monday, Judge Mbenenge also denied allegations that he had sent images of his private parts to Mengo, maintaining that he did not engage in any such conduct[4][3]. Mbenenge further criticized the tribunal’s evidence leader, arguing the investigation should be impartial and diligent in verifying the merit of any allegations[1].
The hearing continues, with Mbenenge responding to questions about his conduct and the broader impact of the accusations on his reputation and the judiciary[8]. The proceedings are being closely followed by the legal community and general public, with the tribunal set to conclude its session by 11 July 2025[7].
References
- [1] Judge Mbenenge inquiry: “It’s a campaign to shame me”
- [4] Judge Mbenenge continues testimony | 08 July 2025
- [3] Mbenenge denies sending image of his private parts to Mengo
- [8] Mbenenge continues to respond to questions at tribunal
- [7] Judicial Conduct Tribunal Hearing for Judge President Mbenenge, 30 June – 11 July 2025