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South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

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What happened

Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.

Key facts

  • Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:40:15 UTC.

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