# South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 20:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/south-africa-deputy-police-chief-resigns-amid-sex-offence-charges?traffic_source=rss

> Shadrack Sibiya resigned as South Africa’s deputy police chief after lawyers submitted his resignation at the start of a disciplinary hearing. A spokesperson said his departure was treated as a “dishonourable discharge” because the case was ongoing. Sibiya, who denies corruption, rape and child-grooming allegations, is in prison after being arrested last month; his bail application was postponed to October 13. He has also denied allegations before a judicial commission that he received cash and gifts from alleged criminals.

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