JOHANNESBURG - Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is expected back in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court as his bail application continues.
Sibiya faces charges including rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a child. He has remained in custody since his arrest on 21 September and has denied the allegations.
Meanwhile, Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) with immediate effect after his disciplinary proceedings began on Monday.
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Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that his departure was classified as a dishonourable discharge because he resigned while facing disciplinary proceedings.
His employment was terminated with immediate effect on 12 October.
Sibiya’s criminal case and bail application remain ongoing.