# Top South African police officer charged with sexual offences

https://mins.news/en/item/69308

- BBC News, 2026-09-22 16:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwjdvgx77n0zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, one of South Africa’s highest-ranking police officers, has been charged with allegedly grooming a 16-year-old girl, raping an 18-year-old woman and trafficking. He made no comment in court and is due to seek bail on 29 September, which prosecutors are expected to oppose.

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