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‘I thought I won’: Sibiya allegedly invokes Madlanga Commission and 121 dockets in threat to teen’s father

Former top cop Shadrack Sibiya allegedly told a man who opened a case against him that he had dealt with the Madlanga Commission and the 121 dockets, before complaining that his career and family were now “destroyed”, the court heard.

‘I thought I won’: Sibiya allegedly invokes Madlanga Commission and 121 dockets in threat to teen’s father

Shadrack Sibiya, a former senior police officer, allegedly threatened the father of a 16-year-old girl, accusing him of interfering with his bail process. This threat comes as Sibiya faces multiple charges, including rape and sexual grooming, in a South African court. The State is opposing Sibiya's bail application, citing concerns about his potential to flee, intimidate witnesses, or interfere with evidence if released.

Prosecutor Velile Makhasana detailed the State's arguments, stating that Sibiya's alleged threats demonstrated resentment towards the man and raised safety concerns for witnesses.

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