Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya to plead not guilty to all charges against him
Sibiya faces charges, including rape, human trafficking, alleged sexual grooming of a 16-year-old
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, has announced his intention to plead not guilty to all charges brought against him. This was revealed during his bail application at Randburg Magistrates’ Court. The charges against Sibiya include rape, human trafficking, and the alleged sexual grooming of a sixteen-year-old girl.
His legal representative, Estelle Kilian, presented the bail affidavit, which outlines Sibiya's intent to prove his innocence. Kilian emphasized the necessity to demonstrate transparency regarding the merits of his case to prove that he is not guilty of the charges. Sibiya stated his intention to plead not guilty due to his belief in having a defense against all charges.
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