South Africa's deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence and corruption charges

Shadrack Sibiya resigned at his disciplinary hearing on Monday while in custody over allegations of rape, child grooming and corruption, which he denies.

• His lawyers tendered the resignation at the opening of the disciplinary hearing on Monday.
• Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said on X that his departure was treated as a "dishonourable discharge."
• Sibiya denies allegations he groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old, saying the sex was consensual.
• A court postponed a decision on his bail application to October 13.