South African judge, Mabel Johnson has sparked controversy after messages were leaked in which she suggested that rape was part of black culture. Top lawyer Vuyani Ngalwana said Judge Jansen's words were 'shocking beyond belief', according to the local Business Day newspaper.
The women's league of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lambasted the judge. 'Her comments made on Facebook where she claims that the rape of young children is part of black culture, are purely racist and misrepresentation of facts about black culture,' it said.
The league questioned whether Jansen would be able to deal fairly with cases of rape in court. A petition has started calling for her sacking.
Jansen defended herself on Twitter while arguing that her comments were misrepresented. Jansen took to Twitter to defend herself, arguing her postings had been misrepresented. 'What I stated confidentially to somebody in a position to help has been taken completely out of context and referred to specific court cases,' she said.
'The real issue... is the protection of vulnerable women and children and an endeavour to cure the pandemic.'
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Posted: at 11-05-2016 09:51 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
dickieponga at 11-05-2016 10:03 PM (9 years ago) (m)
In south africa yes and only in south africa not in oda black countries... So who mis-represented wat u said...?
Posted: at 11-05-2016 10:03 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
osarobo62 at 11-05-2016 10:19 PM (9 years ago) (m)
did she really tell something we didn't know already. Rape and gang murder is too common among blacks in South Africa, it is despicable and disgusting. however, as a judge,she would not be objective and fair in dealing with rape cases because of her frame of mind.
Posted: at 11-05-2016 10:19 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
otobuluakala1 at 12-05-2016 01:47 AM (9 years ago) (m)
her looks says it all any.and moreover Nigeria is far better than other African countries in terms of smartness and they can easily associate with any kind of human they come across.i have tried some uganda and kenya guys.though they feel like they are smart enough but they dont have woman control maybe few others will.but see them and northerners are equally the same attitudes.
Posted: at 12-05-2016 01:47 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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