Sibiya resigns amid scandal!

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInNewsSibiya resigns amid scandal!By: Rejoice Ndlovu • 48m agomedia24Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsListen to this article-00:00lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandShadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS). (Rejoice Ndlovu) Sibiya resigns during disciplinary hearing, exits with dishonorable dischargeIT’S the end of the road for Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

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The suspended deputy national police commissioner is officially out after tendering his resignation through his legal representative shortly after his disciplinary hearing began on Monday, 12 October.

National police spokeswoman Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that Sibiya’s employment had been terminated with immediate effect and that his departure would be regarded as a dishonourable discharge because he resigned while facing an ongoing disciplinary case.

“As the former senior officer had an ongoing disciplinary case against him at the time of his resignation, his departure from the service is therefore regarded as a dishonourable discharge,” she said.

The development marks a dramatic turn in the career of the senior police officer, whose future in the service has been under scrutiny following allegations raised before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Sibiya was due to face disciplinary proceedings over allegations of serious misconduct, including claims involving businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

According to details reported about his disciplinary charge sheet, seven allegations included claims that Sibiya received R500 000 from Matlala in January 2024 and another R300 000 in September that year.

He was also accused of receiving 20 impalas from the businessman in March 2024.

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Other allegations concerned claims that Sibiya persuaded Matlala to open a case against members of the Political Killings Task Team following a raid on his home, and that confidential police information was shared without proper authorisation.

One allegation also involved sharing information linked to a warrant of arrest for celebrity blogger Musa Khawula.

Another alleged that Sibiya promised Sergeant Fannie Nkosi a promotion or placement in a narcotics project.

These allegations formed part of the disciplinary proceedings arising from issues raised during the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating allegations of corruption, criminality and political interference within the criminal justice system.

Sibiya has denied wrongdoing. The allegations have not been established as findings of guilt.

The resignation comes after Sibiya’s legal team approached the Labour Court to halt internal disciplinary proceedings.

His lawyers had argued that he needed more time to prepare his defence while dealing with his separate criminal case and detention.

The disciplinary hearing was initially scheduled for 5 October but was postponed to 12 October to allow him to consult his legal representatives.

At the time, Mathe made it clear that the internal disciplinary process and the Labour Court application were separate matters running in parallel.

The hearing resumed on Monday, but Sibiya’s legal representative tendered his resignation shortly after proceedings commenced.

SAPS has now confirmed that his employment has ended with immediate effect.

Leaving SAPS does not mean Sibiya’s separate criminal case has disappeared.

The former deputy national police commissioner faces six criminal charges, including rape, human trafficking, sexual grooming involving a minor, and an offence relating to the handling or storage of a firearm.

The sexual-offence allegations include a rape allegation involving an 18-year-old woman and sexual-grooming allegations involving a 16-year-old girl. The charges are separate from the misconduct allegations that formed the basis of the police disciplinary process.

Sibiya has denied the allegations against him and was pursuing bail in the criminal case.

His resignation doesn’t amount to a conviction, nor does it determine the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

Sibiya’s troubles intensified after allegations aired at the Madlanga Commission, which has heard evidence about alleged links between police officers and people accused of involvement in criminal networks.

Among the issues raised was the alleged removal of 121 case dockets from the Political Killings Task Team after Matlala’s arrest.

Sibiya acknowledged meeting Matlala while acting as national police commissioner, saying the businessman had sought assistance over a medical-services contract involving his company.

Allegations about their relationship and possible benefits received by police officials have since come under scrutiny.

Sibiya has denied wrongdoing and challenged the allegations against him.

His departure from SAPS now closes his employment chapter while the criminal case remains a separate legal battle.

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