Witness confirms WhatsApp texts between Sibiya, 16-year-old girl
A new charge of contravening the Firearms Control Act has also been added for Sibiya on Thursday
In the bail application of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, the court has heard testimony from the state's first witness, a police officer named Sergeant Ndlovu. Sergeant Ndlovu confirmed that WhatsApp messages between Sibiya and a 16-year-old girl do exist, revealing the nature of their communications.
The witness testified that Sibiya had asked the young girl to send him explicit images and videos of herself. The police officer also noted that Sibiya had instructed her not to disclose their conversations to anyone. Additionally, a new charge of contravening the Firearms Control Act has been added to Sibiya's charge sheet.
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