Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
One of South Africa’s highest-ranking police officers has been charged with sexual offences at a brief appearance at a court north-west of Johannesburg. The charges relate to allegations that Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya sexually groomed a 16-year-old girl and raped an 18-year-old woman. He is also facing a charge of trafficking, which could mean that […]
Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, a top South African police officer, has been arrested and charged with sexual offences, including alleged sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl and rape of an 18-year-old woman. The 59-year-old deputy police commissioner, currently suspended, made no comment during his brief court appearance north-west of Johannesburg.
He is due to return to court on September 29 for a bail application, which prosecutors are expected to oppose. The state has also requested a change in the prison where Sibiya will be held due to concerns about a potential escape plan. This case arises as the police service faces scrutiny in a major public inquiry into corruption and links with criminals, known as the Madlanga Commission.
The inquiry began last September and has heard allegations that Sibiya received a gift of 20 impalas from a criminal kingpin in exchange for a police contract, a claim he has denied.
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