
Mbenenge says he's opened a case of crimen injuria against Mengo
This follows allegations that he attempted to expose his manhood to Mengo in November 2022 and also sent her explicit photos on WhatsApp.
The judge president denies the allegations but admits that he attempted to pursue a romantic relationship with the junior staffer.
Mengo laid an official sexual harassment complaint against the senior judge in 2023 after accusing him of making unwanted sexual advances towards her between 2021 and 2022.
He testified before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Sandton, Johannesburg, as the misconduct probe against him continues.
There is a dispute of facts before the tribunal investigating allegations of sexual harassment against Mbenenge.
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Mengo alleges that the judge president summoned her to his chambers on 14 or 15 November 2022.
During his testimony, Mbenenge disputed the claims and provided a tracker report of the vehicle he was driving as evidence.
The senior judge also told the tribunal that he has opened a case of crimen injuria against the complainant.
"It shows my commitment to disputing what I am said to have done."
Mbenenge has concluded his evidence in chief before the fact-finding body.

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