Cross-examination denied in Judge Mbenenge's sexual harassment tribunal

Sexual misconduct accused Judge President Selby Mbenenge will not be cross-examined by sexual harassment complainant Andiswa Mengo’s legal team after their application for such was denied at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. Tribunal chairperson, retired judge Bernard Ngoepe, denied the application brought by Nasreen Rajab-Budlender on behalf of her client Mengo. Further to Mbenenge, witnesses brought on his behalf will also not be cross-examined, Ngoepe ruled. The ruling was made in accordance with the Judicial Service Commission Act. Phemelo speaks to legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala for some analysis on the proceedings.