# The Judicial Service Commission says Eastern Cape High Court Judge Belinda Hartle remains in her position while investigations continue. JSC spokesperson Sesi Baloyi says reports suggesting otherwise were incorrect, adding that only president Cyril Ramaphosa has the authority to suspend a judge after receiving a recommendation from the commission. She emphasised to SABC News that the JSC has recommended a tribunal to investigate allegations against Judge Hartle:
JSC clarifies Judge Belinda Hartle not suspended amid investigation [SOUND]
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