South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences
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South Africa's deputy police chief, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned from his position three weeks after being formally charged with sexual offences. His resignation letter was submitted by his lawyer during a disciplinary hearing on Monday, according to a police spokesperson.
The criminal charges against Sibiya involve serious allegations, specifically relating to accusations that he groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old. Prior to his resignation, the high-ranking official had denied both of these allegations.
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Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya) (KE)Focuses on the administrative and procedural timeline of the resignation.
BBC World (GB)Emphasizes the specific criminal charges and the accused official's denials.
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