When Justice Is Delayed: Power, Harassment, and the Fight for Fairness
When Justice Is Delayed: Power, Harassment, and the Fight for Fairness Harassment in the workplace isn’t just a violation of ethics—it’s a painful betrayal of trust. When those in power exploit their positions, the damage cuts deeper, especially when the systems designed to protect us fail to respond. The ongoing allegations of sexual harassment involving the Eastern Cape Judge President remind us that this issue isn’t confined to offices or factories—it reaches even into the heart of our justice system. For many, these cases reveal an unsettling truth: justice often moves at a snail’s pace, if it moves at all. Investigations stretch on for years, outcomes are elusive, and victims are left waiting, their lives in limbo. In the silence of these delays, the message seems clear: power protects its own. When Power Hides Behind Systems Harassment thrives where power goes unchecked. Whether in a boardroom, a government office, or even a courtroom, those at the top ofte...