National Police Commissioner Masemola Refuses Deputy Sibiya’s Ultimatum, Legal Showdown Expected
- National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and his deputy, Shadrack Sibiya, are prepared to take their dispute to court
- This comes after the deputy police commissioner demanded to be reinstated by Masemola after being suspended
- National police commissioner Masemola has stated that he will not yield to the ultimatums set by Sibiya
The National police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has made it clear that he will not give in the ultimatums given by Shadrack Sibiya. Deputy police commissioner Sibiya demanded Masemola to reinstate him or face legal consequences.
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What did Masemola say?
The national commissioner said that it is his affidavit against Sibiya's. He said that the matter should be left for the court. He made it clear that he will not give in to the ultimatum set by the deputy police commissioner.
Sibiya’s team argues that his suspension was riddled by irregularities and is therefore unlawful. Their application is scheduled to be heard on 26 August, with the possibility of seeking costs against Masemola. They are demanding the immediate withdrawal of his suspension.
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Why was Sibiya suspended?
On 6 July 2025, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a press briefing accusing Sibiya of colluding with Senzo Mchunu to dismantle the Political Killings Task Team. He also alleged that both Sibiya and Mchunu, who were placed on special leave, were involved in a drug syndicate that had allegedly infiltrated the criminal justice system.
Mchunu and Sibiya responded to Mkhwanazi’s claims, with Sibiya strongly denying the allegations and accusing Mkhwanazi of unprofessional conduct and thuggish behaviour. Mchunu also denied the accusations.
Police union and legal expert backs Sibiya
Legal expert Elton Hart said that the National Police Commissioner might have made a misstep, noting that the letter, along with SAPS disciplinary regulations, gives Sibiya’s team a strong and meritorious case.
He said that Masemola had to notify Sibiya first in written or orally of his intention. Sibiya should then responded as to why he should not be suspended. IPUSA agreed and said that the suspension was flawed as Sibiya was not informed.
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South Africans weigh in
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the suspension.
@TSM_2020 said:
"Chill Shadrack. You getting full pay right? What's the urgency about?"
@PitsoRonnie said:
"It goes to show how foolish Sibiya is instead of heading straight to court he's making empty threats he has been suspended not dismissed he must wait for the suspension process to take its course he wants to go to court on what bases?"
@NathiSibiya8 said:
"He wants to burn the evidence or delete it."
@Nicoza19 said:
"He must go to court, he wants to come back and do what exactly."
@IrvinMkhabela said:
"He knows he will win in court, judges are also implicated."
@SterlingArcherI said:
"He is angry that he can’t get access to these dockets he used to sell to his Mafia friends."
Nota Baloyi points out disturbing details about Sibiya
In a related article, Briefly News reported that music executive Nota Baloyi pointed out some details about Sibiya's past, which caused a stir online.
Baloyi said that Sibiya was a cop for 37 years, which meant that he became a police officer in 1988. He concluded that this meant that Sibiya enforced the laws of apartheid.
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