Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Top cop Sibiya faces grooming and rape charges

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Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court facing charges of sexually grooming a minor, child trafficking and rape. The matter has been postponed to 29 September for a bail hearing, with the state opposing bail over concerns about possible witness intimidation and flight risk. Phemelo speaks to Kaya News reporter Keneiloe Huma.
22 Sep 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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