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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims

South Africa Court - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

South Africa's suspended deputy head of the police, Shadrack Sibiya, resigned from his position on Monday amid allegations of corruption and alleged sexual offenses leveled against him.

Sibiya was set to face a disciplinary hearing on Monday but his lawyers tendered his letter of resignation at the start of the proceeding, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said.

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