- Shadrack Sibiya resigned through his lawyers shortly after his disciplinary hearing began on 12 October 2026
- Three senior South African Police Service members were dismissed, including two former Major-Generals
- All five individuals, who recently either left the service or were fired, were implicated at the Madlanga Commission
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
GAUTENG — Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is the latest senior police officer to either resign or be fired.
The Former Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection resigned through his lawyers on Monday, 12 October 2026, shortly after his disciplinary hearing got underway. The hearing was an expedited police process focused on seven counts of serious misconduct linked to evidence from the Madlanga Commission.
Sibiya becomes the latest in a series of senior South African Police Service (SAPS) figures to exit the organisation amid fallout from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
The officers dismissed and those who resigned
Sibiya's departure coincides with the confirmed dismissals of three other high-ranking SAPS members, all of whom are alleged to have associations with Vusimusi Cat Matlala, a key figure in the commission's investigations.
The three dismissed officers are former Major-General and National Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri, former Brigadier and Head of Service Quality Management Rachel Matjeng, and former Major-General and Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan. Khan is reported to be challenging his dismissal in court.
In addition to Sibiya, former Major-General and KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Leseja Senona also departed from the Hawks via resignation.
Public reaction to the developments
The announcements drew significant attention on social media, with many South Africans crediting National Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for the accountability drive.
@DynamoDelight said:
"The cleaning up has commenced. All thanks to the last man standing, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Siyabonga."
@whatwa2021 wrote:
"They are falling like dominoes."
@j_ferarri added:
"Chickens have come home to roost."
@OkadumisoTambo noted:
"This is what we thought the Zondo Commission would lead to, but, alas, it was just vibes with that circus."
@elnamgnd commented:
"Senona should have been dismissed. He got away with a lot."
@lovingkaygee said:
"Sibiya and Mchunu regret the 31 December letter. We thank them, though. Those 121 dockets have saved this country."
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.
The former Deputy National Commissioner already is charged with rape and is currently behind bars as his bail hearing has been postponed.
Source: Briefly News
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