Five Truths in Lawfare and the Weaponisation of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal of Judge President Selby Mbenenge

Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claims – The Mail & Guardian

A defence witness told a judicial tribunal on Thursday that emojis exchanged in WhatsApp messages between Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge and a junior legal professional were consistent with casual conversation, challenging claims that they were used to sexually harass her. Information and communications technology expert Vincent Mello testified that the messages — central to a misconduct inquiry against Mbenenge — reflected standard…

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Five Truths in Lawfare and the Weaponisation of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal of Judge President Selby Mbenenge

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Emojis used in communication between Mengo and Mbenenge identified - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT – the following story contains graphic content that may be upsetting to readers An expert witness’ appearing before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal has identified two emojis used in the electronic communication between Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo and Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, that carried a sexual connotation (as understood by Mengo), beyond the ascribed official meaning. This comes as the Tribunal s…

IT expert unpacks meaning of emojis Selby Mbenenge, Andiswa Mengo texted

Dr Vincent Mello, an information and communication technology (ICT) expert, took the stand as the second witness in the sexual harassment proceeding involving Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, following testimony from Mbenenge’s secretary, Zintle Nkqayi. On Thursday, Mello was questioned by advocate Griffiths Madonsela, representing Mbenenge, about the use of emojis in WhatsApp conversations between the judge president and complainant…