Shadrack Sibiya Remains in Custody as Defence Team Clarifies Alleged Threat Made to Witness
- Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing was postponed to 13 October 2026
- A supporting affidavit from Lieutenant General Sibiya's wife was also submitted in support of her husband
- The senior police officer's defence team also addressed allegations that he threatened the man known as Mr M
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GAUTENG — Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya will remain behind bars after his bail hearing was postponed to 13 October 2026.
The suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner appeared before the Randburg Magistrate's Court again on 7 October 2026, where his legal team submitted new documents on his behalf.
Sibiya, who faces charges of rape of an 18-year-old, sexual grooming of a 16-year-old, human trafficking and firearm violations, remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru II while the prosecution reviews the newly submitted material.
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Among the material submitted was a supporting affidavit from Sibiya's wife, in which she alleged that individuals referred to as "Khumalo and Mkhwanazi" — described as senior police figures — had pressured the father of the 16-year-old complainant to pursue the case.
Sibiya's team disputes recording
During proceedings, Sibiya sought to contextualise a recording played in court in which he is heard telling Mr M, the father of the 16-year-old, that he could "deal with him very quickly and easily."
His defence lawyer, Amanda Nel, argued the statement had been taken out of context and did not constitute a threat.
"So, in this context, this is when the applicant says, knowing this about you, Mr M, you are the easiest person to deal with, because you yourself are not so clean. So, they have nothing to do with this case. It was a conversation about Mr M's behaviour towards the applicant," Nel told the court.
The State continues to oppose bail, citing risks of witness interference, supported by audio evidence.
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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