JOHANNESBURG - The Judicial Conduct Tribunal’s inquiry into Judge Belinda Hartle’s conduct continues on Tuesday.
Hartle is accused of gross misconduct following an altercation over the delivery of court files.
The complainant, court clerk Thozamile Semekazi, alleges that the judge swore at him and used the K-word.
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Semekazi broke down while recounting the events of the day.
Hartle denies using the racial slur but admits to issuing a sharp rebuke and using an expletive.