Cash to drop charges and threats for associates — Sibiya faces weekend in jail

Reported by Daily Maverick · 32 min ago · Nonkululeko Njilo

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One of the victims was allegedly offered cash to drop the charges, and Shadrack Sibiya was heard threatening his associate: “I can deal with you.” His bail hearing will continue after another weekend behind bars at Kgosi Mampuru prison.

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