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South Africa Deputy Police Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Offence Charges

Published 7h ago · Latest report 1h ago

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South Africa's deputy police chief resigned after facing charges of rape and grooming.

South African deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned while facing disciplinary proceedings after being charged with raping an adult and grooming a minor. The police force treated his exit as a dishonourable discharge. The departure ends a police career spanning 37 years.

The allegationsShadrack Sibiya faced accusations of raping an 18-year-old and grooming a 16-year-old.
Career backgroundSibiya began his policing career 37 years ago and previously investigated corruption as part of the Scorpions unit.

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Daily MaverickCOP(PED) OUT: Sibiya kills his career: From Scorpions corruption-buster to alleged sex predator to ‘dishonourable’ quitterjust now · open ↗

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By the numbers

37 yrsyears in the police service

16 yrsage of grooming victim

18 yrsage of rape victim

Why it matters

Leadership stability within law enforcement agencies remains vital for public trust and anti-corruption efforts in South Africa. High-profile resignations of senior commanders directly impact institutional credibility and internal discipline.