Sol Phenduka Reacts to Shadrack Sibiya's WhatsApp Messages With 16-Year-Old

• Sol Phenduka shared his disgust online after explosive court evidence emerged in Shadrack Sibiya's rape and sexual grooming case
• An investigating officer revealed WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Sibiya to a 16-year-old daughter of his close associate
• The state claims Sibiya made multiple sexual advances toward the minor, with Mzansi reacting with outrage online

Sol Phenduka did not hold back his disgust after damaging evidence surfaced in the ongoing rape and sexual grooming case against former police official Shadrack Sibiya. The radio personality took to X (formerly Twitter) on 1 October 2026 to share a post from EWN Reporter, adding a string of nauseated emojis alongside Sibiya's name.

The EWN report that prompted Sol's reaction revealed that the investigating officer in the case had disclosed WhatsApp messages allegedly sent between Sibiya and a 16-year-old girl. The state's case centres on allegations that Sibiya made repeated sexual advances towards the teenage daughter of someone he considered a close associate.

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Sibiya's case shocks Mzansi

The details that emerged in court left South Africans reeling. For many, the fact that Sibiya held a position of authority made the allegations particularly disturbing. His status as both a father and a senior figure in law enforcement featured prominently in the public's reaction to the unfolding proceedings.

Sol Phenduka's repost, captioned with little more than disgust emojis, was enough to set off a wave of responses from followers who shared his sentiment.

See post here:

Mzansi reacts to the allegations

The public was not short of words. Here is what people had to say:

@thabo_seby20872 shared a personal anecdote, writing:

"2 months ago a 16-year-old came to me when I was busy outside my yard and asked who is the owner of the house then I said it's me. She then asked me to give her a piece job to clean my yard outside, but I told her the law doesn't allow young children to work. Now this. 🤔"

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@PhaahlaR was unambiguous in his anger:

"Weeeee Huh-huh Sibiya must hang by the neck till he loses his life."

@percyLmusiQa22 zeroed in on Sibiya's public standing, writing:

"Should be ashamed as a father and a General. 🤧🤮🤢"

General Sibiya faces additional charges

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya's legal team received formal notice of an additional charge linked to the day of his arrest.

The suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection already faces charges of rape, human trafficking, and sexual grooming.

Source: Briefly News