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South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

Reported by 6 outlets from 5 countries, in 2 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.

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South Africa's deputy police chief, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned following charges of sexual offences. Sibiya was reportedly charged with these offences and has since been in prison after his arrest. He denies allegations of rape and child grooming.

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  1. South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences Headline of the event's most representative article · BBC, 12 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: South Africa. See on the map
  3. Reported by 6 outlets from 5 countries, in 2 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.6 articles · See all headlines

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