The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has heard that the father of the 16-year-old girl whom suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is accused of sexually grooming was allegedly paid R10,000 a day to work as Sibiya’s security guard.
The allegation was made by the investigating officer during Sibiya’s bail proceedings.
According to the testimony, the girl’s father, referred to in court as Mr M, worked as Sibiya’s security guard and was allegedly paid R10,000 for each day he worked.
The payment arrangement emerged while the State was presenting evidence relating to its allegations that Sibiya sexually groomed the teenager.
Sibiya faces allegations relating to his communications with the 16-year-old, including claims that he requested and received sexually explicit material from her.
The State alleges that the relationship between Sibiya and the teenager developed through communications on WhatsApp.
Sibiya denies the grooming allegations and intends to plead not guilty.
The court has not established that the alleged payments to the girl’s father were connected to the allegations involving the teenager. The significance of the arrangement remains a matter for the court to consider as the bail proceedings continue.
The State is opposing Sibiya’s release on bail.
