South African former police chief accused of sex trafficking denied bail
South Africa's former deputy national commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has been denied bail.
France 24 reports: South Africa's former deputy national commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has been denied bail.
He is facing charges of rape, trafficking and is accused of sexually grooming a child. Investigators had argued that his accusers would be in danger if he was let out.
This world story centres on South Africa. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include South African, Shadrack Sibiya and FRANCE.
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- South Africa · Africa
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- South African, Shadrack Sibiya, FRANCE, Eunice Masson
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- World
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- FRANCE 24's correspondent Eunice Masson reports. (France 24)
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