Shadrack Sibiya

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi contradicts Nkosi over ‘JS’ identity

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that the "JS" referred to in Whatsapp messages between him and suspended SAPS sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, regarding a planned meeting on 16 December 2024, is well-known taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. His testimony directly contradicts that of Nkosi, who told the commission under oath that "JS" actually referred to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, adding […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi admits brother secured TMPD tender, implicates Malema

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has admitted at the Madlanga Commission that his brother’s company was among the successful bidders for a tender at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) during the metro's 2024/2025 financial year. The commission heard that WhatsApp exchanges between Nkosi and City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, revealed discussions around individuals linked to the tender process. In the messages, Mnisi asks Nkosi to identify Sipho Nkomo and Joe […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 906

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi questioned over sharing of CCTV footage and police information with civilian

WhatsApp exchanges between Mthakathi Mswazi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, alongside CCTV footage of the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. The footage was allegedly sent to Nkosi by Mswazi, who is also said to have links to accused hitman, Floyd Tiego Mabusela. Under cross-examination, Nkosi told the commission that he contacted Mswazi about an hour after receiving the video […]

todayMarch 18, 2026 125

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp exchanges between Mkhwanazi and Nkosi come under scrutiny

The Madlanga Commission has heard that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, exchanged WhatsApp messages with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi on the night Crime Intelligence head, General Dumisani Khumalo, was arrested. This was revealed as Nkosi was questioned by the commission on Tuesday about his interactions with Mkhwanazi, with evidence indicating frequent communication between the pair. Screenshots presented at the commission show a series of voice calls between the two, most of […]

todayMarch 17, 2026 145

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 85

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Madlanga Commission | Sibiya rejects claims he gave Matlala access to SAPS facility

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has told the Madlanga Comission that he never granted alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala access to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Pretoria Training College. This follows the commission's presentation of WhatsApp transcripts in which Matlala initially claimed that Sibiya had authorised him to store and operate X-ray machines at the SAPS Training College Hospital in Pretoria. The commission heard that in […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 55

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Madlanga Commission | I was unaware of the serious allegations against Matlala: Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has told the Madlanga Commission that when he met alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in 2024, he was unaware of the extent and seriousness of the criminal allegations against him. Sibiya returned to commission for his fourth day of testimony on Monday, where he faces allegations that he received financial favours from Matlala in exchange for influencing matters within the South African […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 181

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence reveals contradictions in Sibiya’s testimony on PKTT mandate

The Madlanga Commission has presented documents showing that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) mandate was extended in April of 2024. The commission revealed that the expanded mandate - which took effect on the 1 April and included investigations into the killings of traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal, was recommended and financially approved by suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya. The dockets which were officially signed off by senior officials […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 109

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Madlanga Commission | PKTT duplication, high costs justified disbandment – Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, says the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was far less active and effective than the Taxi and Gang Violence Task Team (TGVTT). Sibiya testified under cross-examination on Thursday as the commission continues to probe his alleged role in the controversial decision to disband the task team — a move that has drawn intense scrutiny. He told the inquiry that the task team placed […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 63