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BAIL DENIED: ‘Dangerous pattern’: Shadrack Sibiya denied bail over threats and wiped cellphone

Outlet: Daily Maverick · Sikelelekile Pahlana and Nonkululeko Njilo · Published 20/10/2026 12:26 UTC

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Former top cop Shadrack Sibiya will remain behind bars after the court found he had threatened witnesses, got rid of evidence on his cellphone and that his conduct showed a dangerous pattern too serious to ignore.

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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-20-dangerous-pattern-shadrack-sibiya-denied-bail-over-threats-and-wiped-cellphone/
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