Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.
Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, seen here giving evidence at an inquiry into police corruption, made no comment in court
One of South Africa's highest ranking police officers has been charged with sexual offences at a brief appearance at a court north-west of Johannesburg.
The charges relate to allegations that Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya sexually groomed a 16-year-old girl and raped an 18-year-old woman. He is also facing a charge of trafficking, which could mean that others may be arrested in relation to this case.
The state has also requested that the court change the prison where Sibiya will be held in the meantime as there are indications of a potential escape plan, national broadcaster SABC is reporting.