Judge President Selby Mbenenge sexual harassment inquiry
What the Mbenenge Tribunal decision means — and why it matters
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge was found not guilty of gross misconduct but he was not exonerated
By Alison Tilley and Mbekezeli Benjamin
Explainer | 4 February 2026
Tribunal finds Judge Selby Mbenenge not guilty of gross misconduct
While cleared of sexual harassment, tribunal finds a “degree of misconduct” for initiating and conducting relationship at work
Law | 31 January 2026
Closing arguments in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal
Lawyer says this case will likely determine whether other women with legitimate claims will come forward, but tribunal chair disagrees
Law | 22 October 2025
Judge Mbenenge inquiry: Evidence leader accused of “malicious” cross-examination
Judicial Conduct Tribunal has adjourned for parties to submit written arguments before final deliberations
News | 10 July 2025
Mbenenge inquiry: “I was led on”, says Judge President
“The issue is whether my advances were wanted or unwanted”
News | 10 July 2025
Judge Mbenenge inquiry: I wanted a romantic relationship
His persistence was not harassment, insists judge
News | 9 July 2025
Judge Mbenenge inquiry: “It’s a campaign to shame me”
Eastern Cape Judge President denies sexual harassment allegations
News | 8 July 2025
Mbenenge inquiry: Tribunal rejects “hearsay” statements about secretary’s life
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge to take the stand on Monday
News | 5 July 2025
Judge Mbenenge inquiry: Expert questions authenticity of explicit images
Andiswa Mengo, who made the allegations, said Mbenenge had deleted the pictures, but not before she had saved them on her phone
News | 4 July 2025