Sibiya bail judgement postponed to next week

The Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg has postponed a bail judgment for former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to next Tuesday. Sibiya is facing multiple charges, including human trafficking, sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl, and rape of an 18-year-old woman. In its closing arguments, the state asserts that there is ample evidence of Sibiya exploiting the teenage victim, who was heavily intoxicated.

The state argues that granting bail to Sibiya would be unjust, as it could lead to more offenses, especially considering the threats he has made. They emphasize that once bail is granted, the damage might be irreversible, potentially resulting in loss of life or injury. The court is particularly concerned about the safety of the witnesses, given the numerous red flags raised in the case.