South Africa’s deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

South Africa's deputy police chief, Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned after being charged with sexual offences, including sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl and rape of an 18-year-old woman. Sibiya, who has denied all charges, submitted his resignation letter during a disciplinary hearing and was described by police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe as receiving a "dishonourable discharge."

The case has emerged as the police service faces scrutiny from the Madlanga Commission, a major public inquiry into allegations of corruption and collusion with criminals, which began in September 2025. The inquiry has heard accusations that Sibiya received a gift of 20 impalas from an alleged criminal kingpin in exchange for a police contract, a claim he has denied.

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