South Africa deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya quits after sexual offence charges

South Africa's deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya has resigned after being charged with sexual offences, having denied the allegations.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Shadrack Sibiya, South Africa's deputy police chief, has stepped down following charges of sexual offences, BBC News reported.

Sibiya had denied allegations that he groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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