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Sibiya rape accuser fears for her life if he is granted bail

An 18-year-old woman who has accused former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of rape has told the court that she may end her life if he is allowed out on bail.

October 14, 2026

News·South Africa

Sibiya defence challenges state’s version of alleged witness threat

The defence for suspended deputy national police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has challenged the state’s interpretation of an audio recording it says shows him threatening a key witness. Sibiya returned to the

October 7, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Court Rejects Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s Second Bid for Bail

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has once again denied bail to disputed police informant Brown Mogotsi, ruling that he failed to place any new facts before the court to justify his release. Magistrate

June 29, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Matipandile Sotheni Denied Bail in Witness D Murder Case

Former police marksman Matipandile Sotheni will remain behind bars after the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday refused his application for bail in the murder case of state witness Marius van der Merwe.

June 1, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

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Sibiya rape accuser fears for her life if he is granted bail

Sibiya defence challenges state’s version of alleged witness threat

Court Rejects Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s Second Bid for Bail

Matipandile Sotheni Denied Bail in Witness D Murder Case

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