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The denial of bail to former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya leaves investigators to resolve outstanding questions about alleged misconduct, potential evidence interference and the protection of two complainants.
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has refused bail for former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, finding that he failed to establish exceptional circumstances warranting his release.
Two complainants in the case against former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya have told the court they fear for their lives and the safety of their families if he is released on bail.
The police service says disciplinary proceedings against Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya could not continue after his lawyers tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
The suspended top cop is seeking bail on rape and sexual grooming charges, while his defence disputes the circumstances in which the case was brought.