South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences
Summary
South Africa's deputy police chief, Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, resigned after being charged with sexual offences, including grooming a minor and rape. He denies the charges and has been held in custody since his arrest three weeks ago.Key Facts
- Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya was charged with sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl and raping an 18-year-old woman.
- He also faces a charge of trafficking.
- Sibiya denies the charges and says his sexual encounter with the 18-year-old was consensual.
- He resigned during his disciplinary hearing while still in custody.
- His resignation is considered a dishonourable discharge from the police force.
- The case is happening amid a larger public inquiry into police corruption and links with criminals in South Africa.
- The inquiry has heard claims that Sibiya received expensive gifts from a crime figure in return for a police contract, which he denies.
- The inquiry, called the Madlanga Commission, started in September 2025.
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