Lisa Vetten
Lisa Vetten is a prominent gender expert and consultant known for her work in gender law and policy, particularly in the context of sexual harassment and workplace dynamics. Her expertise has been sought in various high-profile cases, where she helps to illuminate the complexities of gender power relations, contributing valuable insights into how societal norms influence interactions between individuals in positions of power and those who are subordinates.
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Lisa Vetten, a gender violence researcher, authored the report during the launch.
Police fail to seize domestic violence guns – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-14
Lisa Vetten is a specialist in gender-based violence in South Africa.
I created chatbot 'aunt' to help abused women after family tragedy
United Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Lisa Vetten is a gender-based violence expert who testified about power dynamics in the case.
In closing arguments, lawyer for judge Selby Mbenenge’s accuser says evidence clearly showed sexual harassment – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-22
Lisa Vetten testified as a gender expert regarding the power dynamics in Mengo's workplace situation.
Judge claims his actions were persuasive but evidence leader argues it was harassment – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-09
Lisa Vetten testified about the workplace power imbalance between Mbenenge and Mengo.
Mbenenge says flirtatious texts with his accuser were sensual, not sexual – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-08Lisa Vetten is a gender expert providing testimony in the tribunal regarding the allegations against Mbenenge.
Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer says – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-01Lisa Vetten is a gender-based violence specialist who assessed the nature of the interaction between Mbenenge and Mengo.
Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-30Lisa Vetten is a gender expert whose testimony is considered relevant to the tribunal hearing.
Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-13
