Sibiya back in court as bail bid continues
Sibiya back in court as bail bid continues Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 10/13/2026 - 06:00 JOHANNESBURG - Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is expected back in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court as his bail application continues. Sibiya faces charges including rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a child. He has remained in custody since his arrest on 21 September and has denied the allegations. Meanwhile, Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (S
Sibiya back in court as bail bid continues Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 10/13/2026 - 06:00
JOHANNESBURG - Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is expected back in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court as his bail application continues.
Sibiya faces charges including rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a child. He has remained in custody since his arrest on 21 September and has denied the allegations.
Meanwhile, Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) with immediate effect after his disciplinary proceedings began on Monday.
**READ | **SAPS deems Sibiya’s resignation as a 'dishonourable discharge'
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that his departure was classified as a dishonourable discharge because he resigned while facing disciplinary proceedings.
His employment was terminated with immediate effect on 12 October.
Sibiya’s criminal case and bail application remain ongoing.
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- October 13, 2026
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- Nokuthula Khanyile
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