Shadrack Sibiya

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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 78

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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 233

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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 134

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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 94

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Madlanga Commission | ‘I was not involved in PKTT matters’ – Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has denied any involvement in matters relating to the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Sibiya made the remarks before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, saying responsibility for the task team lay with then Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, and former Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya. The commission heard that Sibiya was the official who signed […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 78

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F admits receiving funds from Matlala, names Musa Khawula

Witness F has told the Madlanga Commission that he never received money from alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, for improper purposes, insisting that all payments were linked to specific services rendered. Testifying before the commission on Wednesday, Witness F did not deny receiving money from Matlala on more than one occasion, but maintained that the funds were either for assisting with repairs to Matlala’s boats and jet skis, or […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 463

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F links DD Mabuza’s alleged relative to firearms deal

WhatsApp messages, screenshots and voice notes presented to the Madlanga Commission have raised serious questions about the conduct of a police officer and possible interference in a murder investigation, alleged firearms dealings, and links to an underworld figure. At the centre of the evidence are communications involving Witness F, alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, and an alleged relative of the late Deputy President […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 423

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Madlanga Commission | “Scheduling cannot outweigh constitutional rights” — Advocate Ngoato

Defence advocate, Hartley Ngoato, who represents South African Police Service Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, at the Madlanga Commission has raised concern over what he described as the commission’s urgency to place a new witness on the stand, arguing that it should not override a witness’s constitutional rights. Nkosi was expected to testify today following three days of testimony by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona. Appearing before the commission on behalf […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 286

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2025 in Review | Mkhwanazi’s July 6 bombshell rewrote South Africa’s political landscape

  The 6th of July 2025 marked a turning point in South Africa's political landscape when KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before the nation in full military regalia and laid bare what he described as deep-rooted rot within the criminal justice system. Mkhwanazi ignited a political storm after placing several high-profile politicians and senior officials at the centre of the alleged corruption, including embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu (who […]

todayDecember 19, 2025 262