South Africa: Police Call Sibiya's Exit 'Dishonourable' As He Quits Amid Disciplinary Proceedings

Shadrack Sibiya resigned from the South African Police Service after his lawyer submitted his resignation immediately at the start of his disciplinary hearing, leading to his employment being terminated immediately. The police stated that his departure is regarded as a dishonourable discharge because he had an ongoing disciplinary case related to allegations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Sibiya, facing charges of rape, human trafficking, sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl, and a firearms charge, denies the allegations and remains in custody while awaiting his court appearance.