BAIL DENIED: ‘Dangerous pattern’: Shadrack Sibiya denied bail over threats and wiped cellphone
Former top cop Shadrack Sibiya will remain behind bars after the court found he had threatened witnesses, got rid of evidence on his cellphone and that his conduct showed a dangerous pattern too serious to ignore.
Former top police officer Shadrack Sibiya has been denied bail, as a court found a "dangerous pattern" in his conduct, including threats, evidence tampering, and posing a risk to witnesses. Magistrate Hleziphi Mkhasibe noted two threats made by Sibiya: one directed at a former associate and a father of a 16-year-old complainant, and another threatening an unspecified individual. The magistrate concluded that Sibiya had not proven exceptional circumstances to be released on bail.
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