Coverage dated October 12, 2026

South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims

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South Africa's suspended deputy police head, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid allegations of corruption and sexual offenses. Sibiya was set for a disciplinary hearing on Monday, but his lawyers submitted his resignation letter instead, according to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe.

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    South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    South Africa's suspended deputy police head, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid allegations of corruption and sexual offenses. Sibiya was set for a disciplinary hearing on Monday, but his lawyers submitted his resignation letter instead, according to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe.

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    South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Shadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations.

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