{
  "id": 14496203,
  "title": "State raises witness safety concerns as Sibiya’s defence challenges detention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/state-raises-witness-safety-concerns-as-sibiyas-defence-challenges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T16:37:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
    "slug": "mail-and-guardian",
    "url": "https://mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-14-state-raises-witness-safety-concerns-as-sibiya-s-defence-challenges-detention/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The state has opposed former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s bail release over witness safety fears, as his defence argues detention impacts his finances and trial preparation.",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}