South African deputy police chief resigns amid sexual offence charges
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Shadrack Sibiya
South Africa
October 12, 2026
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Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya resigns as deputy police chief. Sibiya faces charges of sexual grooming, rape, and human trafficking. He is also accused of links to organized crime bosses. His resignation is treated as a dishonourable discharge.
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