South Africans Applaud Shadrack Sibiya’s Suspension Amid Interference Allegations
- Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, confirmed that he received a suspension letter
- National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, served Sibiya with the suspension letter on Friday
- This suspension follows allegations that Sibiya interfered with police work and tried to have the political killings task team disbanded
National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has served his Deputy Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, with a suspension letter. Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, confirmed that he received the letter on Friday, 12 September 2025.
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Sibiya receives suspension letter
According to EWN, Sibiya confirmed on Sunday, 14 September 2025, that he received a suspension letter from Masemola. He said that he got the letter on Friday, 12 September 2025, and that the suspension is effective immediately.
The suspension stems from the allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi alleged that Sibiya interfered with the work of the political killings task team and wanted to have the unit disbanded.
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Sibiya faces setback
The deputy commissioner approached the court in Pretoria, asking that it review and overturn a decision made by General Fannie Masemola. The National Police Commissioner placed Sibiya on leave of absence.
The court has dismissed the application. In its judgment, the High Court stated that Sibiya had not challenged any law or state conduct on constitutional grounds. The court also found that Sibiya made “unfounded allegations” that Masemola was disregarding the upcoming Madlanga Commission by launching a “parallel investigation”.
Sibiya will remain suspended until the commission of inquiry into political interference in the criminal justice system concludes its work. He has pledged to testify before the commission and present his side of the story.
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South Africans weigh in
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the suspension.
@JabulaniShanga2 said:
"He must now call him for disciplinary hearing and fire him."
@RealMTshabalala said:
"They are going to blame everything on him at the commission. They have officially weakened him."
@GrahamNcube said:
"He is as good as gone."
@muzi2104 said:
"He's not coming back this one."
@DavidGabaocoe_ said:
"Can he be in cell while he's suspended pending investigation."
@Malakoaneelvis said:
"General Masemola is not backing down with pushing back trash."
Other stories about the allegations by Mkhwanazi reported by Briefly News
- Security outside the house of KwaZulu-Natal commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was beefed up. This was after Mkhwanazi held a press briefing where he accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of politically interfering in the work of the police.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President promised to respond to the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner's claims when he returned from Brazil.
- Residents of Durban gathered to show support for Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi following his allegations.
- KwaZulu-Natal's police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of a criminal syndicate left many questions in South Africans' minds.
- KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive press briefing rattled South Africans. Political parties, including the MK Party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, and the Democratic Alliance, called for action.
Source: Briefly News
