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Deputy Police Chief Shadrack Sibiya Resigns Amid Rape Charges

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 4:49 PM UTC · How we work

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Deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned, treating his departure as a dishonourable discharge.
His lawyer submitted the resignation letter at the start of his disciplinary hearing on Monday.
Sibiya remains in custody, charged with rape and grooming a teenager; bail hearing moved to Oct. 13.
He faces seven disciplinary charges, including alleged links to businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and investigation interference.
The Madlanga Commission accused Sibiya of taking cash and gifts from alleged criminals.

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Deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned, treating his departure as a dishonourable discharge.
His lawyer submitted the resignation letter at the start of his disciplinary hearing on Monday.
Sibiya remains in custody, charged with rape and grooming a teenager; bail hearing moved to Oct. 13.
He faces seven disciplinary charges, including alleged links to businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and investigation interference.
The Madlanga Commission accused Sibiya of taking cash and gifts from alleged criminals.