R158K Salary, 2 Mansions 5 Cars Suspended Top Cop Sibiya Lays Bare His M As Court Denies Easy Exit

Sibiya Reveals Wealth and Family Responsibilities as State Opposes R20,000 Bail

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — In his bid for bail in a high-profile criminal case before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has revealed facts about his financial situation, property ownership, and family obligations.

In a bail application, 59-year-old Sibiya detailed his income and expenses. He claimed a gross monthly salary of R158,652.18, with a take-home pay of R83,382.75. According to him, the majority of his income comes from his job as a senior SAPS officer, with some additional funds coming from a family company.

Even though he is no longer working with the SAPS, Sibiya is still a lieutenant-general. His detention is associated with disciplinary actions taken internally, some of which include claims related to information uncovered by the Madlanga Commission.

Information on the senior police officer’s property holdings was also disclosed. Two properties, acquired for a total of R3.35 million, are his possessions, as stated in his affidavit.

Two properties were acquired in the years 2017 and 2021, with one in Mnandi going for about R1.55 million and the other in Glen Austin going for around R1.8 million.

Additionally, Sibiya said that she had five automobiles, the total worth of which was more than R1.2 million. All of the cars are listed in his wife’s name: a Range Rover, a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, an Isuzu van, a GWM bakkie, and a Mercedes-Benz CLA 220.

He has resided in Centurion for around ten years and has major family duties, the lieutenant-general told the court. He said he supported six kids, an aunt, and a gardener in addition to his ageing mother and sister.

In addition, his affidavit included information on his health. In court, Sibiya disclosed that he had hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, all of which might be relevant to his case.

Rape, human trafficking, sexually grooming a minor, and careless gun handling are among the major allegations against Sibiya, who was taken into custody on September 21. He claims he is innocent and has posted R20,000 bond, stating that he would not flee the country and will follow the court’s orders.

Schedule 6 of the Criminal Procedure Act sets a tougher bar for accused individuals seeking bail in very severe instances, and the state is fighting his release on bail.

On October 7th, the court is scheduled to hear arguments from both parties in the ongoing bail procedures.

At the same time that the criminal case is developing, Sibiya’s internal disciplinary processes within the SAPS are underway, making the suspended senior officer the focus of both the inquiry and the larger effort to hold the police accountable.

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