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South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims
SAPS said his exit ends a four-decade career as disciplinary charges and criminal cases continue against him.
- On Monday, October 12, 2026, the South African Police Service confirmed Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya resigned with immediate effect, ending his four-decade career as a dishonourable discharge due to pending disciplinary proceedings.
- Sibiya remains in custody following his arrest last month on charges of rape and sexual grooming of a teenager, with a bail application hearing scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Beyond criminal charges, Sibiya faced seven disciplinary counts including alleged misconduct involving businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and allegations raised during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
- The resignation abruptly ended a career marked by controversy, including his 2015 dismissal from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation , known as the Hawks, later overturned by the Labour Appeal Court in 2022.
- Sibiya faces allegations of colluding with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the political killings task team , allegedly to shield organised crime syndicates from investigation, among other ongoing allegations.
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South Africa’s Deputy Police Chief Quits Amid Corruption and Sex Offense Claims
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