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)
Published Oct 12, 2026
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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.
Al Jazeera
South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 12, 2026
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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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