The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommends that President Cyril Ramaphosa suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge while Parliament considers whether he should be removed from office. The recommendation is linked to JSC findings that Mbenenge is guilty of gross misconduct. Under the process, Parliament reviews the matter after the JSC makes its findings, and the outcome determines whether the judge should face removal. In the meantime, the suspension recommendation is intended to keep the office occupied and to allow Parliament to complete its deliberations. The reporting focuses on the JSC’s role in bringing the matter forward, the nature of the findings against Mbenenge, and the immediate step of suspension pending a final decision by Parliament. No further details on the specific misconduct allegations are included in the provided account.
JSC recommends suspending Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommends that President Cyril Ramaphosa suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge while Parliament considers whether he should be removed from office....
- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommends suspending Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is the authority asked to suspend him.
- The recommendation applies while Parliament considers whether Mbenenge should be removed from office.
- The JSC’s action follows findings of gross misconduct.
- Parliament’s decision is pending following the JSC’s findings.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge while Parliament considers whether he should be removed from office following findings of gross misconduct.
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