WATCH LIVE | Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing over judge Belinda Hartle’s alleged use of K-word - TimesLIVE

A Judicial Conduct Tribunal set to probe a complaint against Eastern Cape High Court judge Belinda Hartle over alleged use of a racist slur and swearing at a court official gets under way on Thursday.

The tribunal, consisting of retired Supreme Court of Appeal justices Boissie Mbha and Sharise Weiner and Legal Practice Council chair advocate Pule Seleka, will investigate allegations against Hartle and whether she is guilty of gross misconduct.