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 and other serious allegations. According to a police spokesperson, Sibiya submitted his resignation letter during a disciplinary hearing, three weeks after his charges were filed. The 59-year-old denies all accusations, including sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl, rape of an 18-year-old woman, and human trafficking.

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe described his exit from the force as a "dishonourable discharge" due to his ongoing disciplinary case. The accusations against Sibiya emerged from the Madlanga Commission, a year-long inquiry into police corruption and links to organized crime. Sibiya was accused of interfering with investigations into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal and accepting gifts from a criminal kingpin in exchange for a police contract.