Former South African Police Officer Shadrack Sibiya Denied Bail in Rape Case
The court said the state has a strong case against the former police chief, who faces rape, grooming and human trafficking charges.
- On Tuesday, the Randburg Magistrate's Court denied bail to former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, ruling he failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying his release pending trial.
- Sibiya faces multiple charges including rape, human trafficking, and sexual grooming of a 16-year-old, following his September 21 arrest by the Recommendations Task Team.
- Citing alleged witness intimidation and evidence destruction, Magistrate Hleziphi Mkhasibe stated "The applicant is to remain in custody" during her judgment on Tuesday.
- Despite his legal team proposing R20,000 bail and offering to surrender his passport, the court rejected the proposal and remanded him to the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre.
- The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed readiness for trial as the criminal case was postponed to November 24, 2026, for further investigations.
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South Africa: Former Top Cop Sibiya Stays Behind Bars After Bail Bid Fails
Magistrate Hleziphi Mkhasibe said Shadrack Sibiya failed to prove exceptional circumstances for bail. He stays in custody at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria. His case returns to the Randburg Magistrate's Court on 24 November for further investigations. He denies the rape, human trafficking and grooming charges.
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A former South Africa deputy police chief facing sexual offense charges is denied bail
A South African court has denied bail to former deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya, who faces charges of sexual offenses.
Pamella Majola OwayenguSekela likaKhomishana wamaPhoyisa kuzwelonke, uShadrack Sibiya, unqatshelwe ibheyili eNkantolo kaMantshi eRandburg, eGauteng. Imantshi uHleziphi Mkhasibe inqume ukuthi uSibiya akazange aise izizathu ezanele nosigculisayo zokuthi akhulwe ngebheyili. USibiya ubhekene...
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