- Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned from SAPS on Monday as his internal disciplinary hearing got underway
- SAPS classified his departure as a dishonourable discharge because an active disciplinary case was pending when he stepped down
- National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed his contract was terminated with immediate effect
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SOUTH AFRICA — Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya’s tenure with the South African Police Service (SAPS) came to an end after police management recorded his departure as a dishonourable discharge. The official classification followed the submission of a resignation letter by his legal representatives right as his internal disciplinary hearing was starting.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed in a statement shared on Facebook that SAPS terminated Sibiya's employment immediately upon receiving the notice. Sibiya is facing sexual crimes charges after he was arrested in September in Johannesburg.
Under police regulations, an officer who steps down while actively facing internal disciplinary actions cannot leave through a standard voluntary resignation. Consequently, because his departure occurred during an ongoing case, the service designated his exit as a dishonourable discharge. Sibiya is currently incarcerated at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre as he continues to fight to be granted bail.
Immediate administrative termination for former deputy commissioner
Mathe explained that the submission of the resignation by Sibiya's legal team instantly finalized the end of his employment contract with the police service. This administrative move officially concludes his service record under the standard disciplinary framework applied to members who resign during active proceedings.
Watch Acting National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane addressing his resignation on X here:
What did netizens say?
South Africans commenting on Facebook celebrated his resignation, and some questioned why he was granted the rank.
Dabi Mzwah observed:
"I don't know how you rank members, but Sibiya deserved nothing close to the rank. I mean, the guy is not only an embarrassment to SAPS but to his family and the nation at large."
Mashilo Kgaogelo joked:
"All he wanted was his 121 dockets."
George Crown demanded clarity:
"But SAPS, you must be specific. He's dismissed for misconduct or resigned?"
Kwazi Mchunu asked:
"Will he be joining the MKP?"
Kelloggs K Ngobeni said:
"Too much pride that one, he saw it coming and took the 1st shot by resigning."
Sibiya faces additional charges
In a related article, Briefly News reported on Sibiya’s new firearm-related charge, the disciplinary notices served on him, and the allegations he already faces.
The charge concerns a firearm seized when Sibiya was arrested in Sandton, adding another development to a case that has drawn public debate as his bail hearing continues.
Source: Briefly News
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