However, the judge says her comments were taken out of context, and that she was referring specifically to the rape cases she has heard.
Well-known activist Gillian Schutte posted excerpts of written exchanges with Jansen on Saturday and Sunday, in which Jansen said, among other comments: “In their culture a woman is there to pleasure them. Period. It is seen as an absolute right and a woman's consent is not required.''
As excerpts of the conversation were shared on social media, comments flooded back reflecting shock that a judge could hold such opinions, and calls for her removal gathered pace.
Some also asked whether her previous cases should be reviewed for potential racist bias.
The petition on Amandla.mobi called on the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and the Department of Justice to remove her and by Monday morning, stood at just over 1400 electronic signatures.
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