South Africans Call on General Shadrack Sibiya to Resign As Disciplinary Hearing Gets Underway
- The South African Police Service confirmed that disciplinary proceedings against Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya had begun
- The suspended senior police officer also faces a Labour Court case and a criminal case while dealing with the disciplinary proceedings
- South Africans weighed in on the various charges and allegations that Sibiya is facing, with some calling on him to step down
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GAUTENG — South Africans have suggested that Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya resign amid his ongoing court cases and disciplinary hearings.
The South African Police Service confirmed on Monday, 5 October 2026, that internal disciplinary proceedings against suspended Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya remain active and have not been stopped.
The statement came after earlier reports suggested the expedited disciplinary hearing had not proceeded as anticipated. SAPS moved swiftly to clarify the position, stressing that the hearing did in fact take place but that Sibiya's legal team requested a postponement, which was granted.
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Sibiya's hearing postponed to 12 October 2026
The disciplinary hearing was adjourned to 12 October 2026 to give Sibiya sufficient time to consult with his legal representatives ahead of the substantive proceedings. SAPS emphasised that the internal disciplinary process and a separate Labour Court application are running concurrently and constitute two distinct legal tracks.
On the same day, an urgent Labour Court application brought by Sibiya was also adjourned. The court granted SAPS time to file its opposing papers and allowed Sibiya the opportunity to submit a replying affidavit before the matter proceeds to a full hearing.
SAPS declined to comment on the substance of the Labour Court case, noting that the matter remains sub judice.
Apart from the disciplinary hearing and the Labour Court case, Sibiya also faces criminal charges.
He was arrested on 21 September at The Grand and is currently held in a C-Max facility at Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria. His legal counsel has challenged the conditions of his detention, arguing they lack a justifiable basis.
The suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner is facing charges of rape, sexual grooming and trafficking in persons.
How did South Africans react?
Social media users reacted to the update, with many calling on Sibiya to step down rather than pursue legal avenues.
@ThobekaJacobs wrote:
"He must save isikhathi and resign."
@johny_theblessd said:
"Nonetheless, Sibiya is not coming back to SAPS."
@MulaudziTsikoo commented:
"Sibiya must resign from SAPS. There's nothing left for him there. These fresh allegations against him are so bad that he can't be in top management of the police. Especially charges one to three."
@Sunflowerreal wrote:
"We are moving nicely."
@NhlamuloNeay added:
"As long as we are moving forward."
General Sibiya moved to Kgosi Mampuru over escape attempt allegations
Briefly News reported that General Sibiya appeared before the Randburg Magistrate's Court on 22 September 2026.
The State revealed that it was aware of reported escape attempts linked to the senior officer, leading to his move to a secure facility.
He was then moved to Kgosi Mampuru II Management Area, a large maximum- and medium-security prison in Pretoria.
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