Rape survivor tells court she fears for her family's safety if former top cop is released on bail

A rape survivor has told the Randburg Magistrate's Court that she fears for her family's safety, if former police General Shadrack Sibiya is released on bail.

In a statement, the 18-year-old said if her family were exposed to danger, she would blame herself, as she was the one who reported the rape.

59-year-old Sibiya, who resigned from the SAPS on Monday after serving 37 years, is charged with rape, human trafficking and the sexual grooming of a 16-year-old child.

Sibiya denies the allegations, and has been in custody for just over three weeks.

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