South Africa police deputy chief resigns over corruption allegations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

South Africa's suspended deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya has resigned amid corruption and sexual offence allegations.

South Africa's suspended deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya resigned at the start of a disciplinary hearing scheduled for Monday. Police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe said his departure from the service is regarded as a dishonourable discharge because he had an ongoing disciplinary case against him.

Sibiya is currently in prison after his arrest last month on allegations of rape and grooming of a minor. He has denied the charges. His bail application has been postponed to October 13.

He has been under investigation by a judicial commission of inquiry chaired by retired judge Mbuyiseni Madlanga, which is examining corruption allegations within the South African police and alleged ties to criminal networks. The commission has accused Sibiya of receiving large sums of cash and gifts from alleged criminals, allegations he denied during his testimony. Sibiya had been suspended since September last year.

How it is being reported

• South Africa police deputy chief quits over graft claimA suspended deputy police of South Africa has announced his resignation after he was accused of corruption and sexual offences.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 14:20
• South Africa police deputy chief quits over graft claimA suspended deputy police of South Africa has announced his resignation after he was accused of corruption and sexual offences.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 14:20

In this story: Shadrack Sibiya · South Africa · Athlenda Mathe · Mbuyiseni Madlanga

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