Shadrack Sibiya

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‘Sibiya was adamant about removing Khumalo from PKTT’ – Senthumule

Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule says suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, was convinced that Crime Intelligence (CI) was investigating him — and was determined to take control of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) dockets. Senthumule made the remarks at the Madlanga Commission today, where she testified about her experience within the SAPS. She says General Sibiya pushed to have CI head General Dumisani Khumalo […]

todayNovember 28, 2025 179

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Matlala claims he paid former police minister Cele R500k

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has accused former police minister Bheki Cele of accepting R500,000 in cash in exchange for helping him resolve issues with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility on Wednesday, Matlala said he paid Cele in two instalments — R300,000 and R200,000 — after the former minister allegedly intervened to assist him following a […]

todayNovember 26, 2025 151

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Madlanga Commission | PKKT members learned of disbandment through social media, says Khumalo

South African Police Service (SAPS) official, Lieutenant Colonel Khumalo, says most members of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) only learned through social media in December last year that they had been disbanded. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Khumalo said the team was stunned by the sudden revelation — a letter announcing the immediate shutdown of the unit went viral while some members were still out investigating cases. He said […]

todayNovember 17, 2025 210

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Madlanga Commission | Shadrack Sibiya alleged ally wants to plead his case

Madlanga Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, has confirmed that efforts are underway to secure testimony from alleged car theft and hijacking suspect Stuart James Scharnick. James’ name surfaced this week after Crime Intelligence Head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo revealed his alleged close ties to suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The 18-time offender is reportedly the registered owner of a Toyota Hilux bakkie that Sibiya was frequently seen driving late last […]

todayNovember 5, 2025 171 2

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Madlanga Commission | Khumalo links Sibiya to alleged car theft suspect

Crime Intelligence Head, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, has made explosive revelations linking suspended SAPS deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to an alleged car theft and hijacking suspect. Khumalo returned to the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, presenting CCTV footage showing Sibiya driving a vehicle registered in the name of Schanick Stuart James — a man with an extensive criminal record. The commission is probing allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 315

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Madlanga Commission | Witness claims Cat Matlala funded Sibiya’s son’s wedding

The Madlanga Commission has heard a recording allegedly of controversial businessman and alleged underworld boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, claiming he paid R300,000 towards suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya’s son’s wedding. Witness C, a forensic investigator linked to the KwaZulu Natal Political Killings Task Team, presented excerpts of recorded conversations with Matlala made after his arrest in May 2023. Police had arrested Matlala after his car suffered a flat […]

todayOctober 30, 2025 412

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‘Cat’ Matlala to spend more time behind bars

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again lost his bid for freedom. The High Court in Johannesburg on Monday dismissed his application challenging the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. Matlala, accused of orchestrating a botched attack on his ex-girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane, which left her injured and a friend with a serious spinal injury — had requested R100,000 bail with house arrest conditions. The […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 206

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Madlanga Commission | Witness C says Matlala bragged about SAPS ties

Witness C says Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, bragged about having close ties with senior SAPS officials during a search of his residence. Testifying anonymously before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, the witness detailed his encounter with the attempted murder suspect — accused of embedding himself within the upper ranks of the police. Matlala is also suspected of orchestrating the 2024 kidnapping of Pretoria businessman and farmer, Jerry Boshoga, who vanished in […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 183 1

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Madlanga Commission | Witness claims Sibiya has close ties to Malema

Witness A at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has made explosive allegations, linking suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya to EFF leader Julius Malema. According to the witness, General Richard Shibiri, head of the police’s Organised Crime Unit, told him that Sibiya is a close friend of Malema. Witness A has been providing his version of events surrounding the arrest of businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe, who was recently granted bail […]

todayOctober 21, 2025 264