Shadrack Sibiya is no longer the deputy national police commissioner. He has quit and the South African Police Service (SAPS) has terminated his contract with immediate effect. His departure comes as he faces allegations linked to the Madlanga Commission and a separate criminal case involving two teenage girls.
Resignation
SAPS confirmed Sibiya’s legal representative handed in his resignation on Monday morning, shortly after disciplinary proceedings against him were due to begin at the Labour Court. The police service said Sibiya’s departure is regarded as a dishonourable discharge.
Allegations in Madlanga Commission
Following his appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, the SAPS wanted Sibiya to answer to allegations that emerged during the proceedings.
PKTT
It was alleged that Sibiya gave the instructions for 121 dockets to be taken from the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal to protect some individuals. KZN police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi had also accused Sibiya of involvement in attempts to disband the task team.
Sexual offences against teens
Sibiya is currently behind bars in a separate criminal matter in which he’s accused of sexual offences against two teenage girls. During his bail hearing, the court heard that Sibiya allegedly brought the teenagers to The Grand strip club in Sandton, Johannesburg, under false pretences, where they were provided with food and alcohol.
Investigating officer Sergeant Ndlovu told the court that Sibiya allegedly misled the club’s manager by claiming the group was celebrating one of the girls’ birthdays.
Ndlovu further testified that Sibiya was unhappy with the girls’ clothing and allegedly suggested they wear something “classy”.
The officer told the court that the establishment has strict age-verification procedures.
Challenges in court
During cross-examination, Sibiya’s defence lawyer, Advocate Amanda Nel, challenged parts of the investigating officer’s testimony. Nel argued that some of the complainants were adults and not exclusively young teenagers. The defence also challenged claims that Sibiya was arrested at a strip club. It argued that he was arrested at a restaurant within the venue and that three witnesses could attest to this.
Investigating officer Sergeant Ndlovu told the court that Sibiya allegedly misled the club’s manager by claiming the group was celebrating one of the girls’ birthdays.
Ndlovu further testified that Sibiya was unhappy with the girls’ clothing and allegedly suggested they wear something “classy”.
The officer told the court that the establishment has strict age-verification procedures.
Challenges in court
During cross-examination, Sibiya’s defence lawyer, Advocate Amanda Nel, challenged parts of the investigating officer’s testimony. Nel argued that some of the complainants were adults and not exclusively young teenagers. The defence also challenged claims that Sibiya was arrested at a strip club. It argued that he was arrested at a restaurant within the venue and that three witnesses could attest to this.
