Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya Postpones Testimony Due to Illness
Testimony delivered before the Madlanga Commission has linked suspended Deputy Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, to criminal syndicates.
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Suspended deputy police commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, will only make an appearance at the Madlanga Commission in 2026 and not on Thursday as planned.
Sibiya informed the commission that he is unwell, which was confirmed by the commission's spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels.
“Sibiya was served with a subpoena to appear before the commission this Thursday, December 4.
“He has called in sick… So of course his testimony will have to stand over until next year, 2026, because this is the last week of the commission's hearings,” Michaels told IOL.
The top cop's appearance was highly anticipated, given some of the serious allegations made against Sibiya during the testimonies of some prior witnesses, who have appeared before the commission.
Several witnesses have accused Sibiya of orchestrating the disbandment of the KZN Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
It was said that Sibiya allegedly pushed for the team to be shut down and subsequently demanded that all PKTT dockets be transferred to his office.
About 121 dockets were reportedly moved under his instruction — only to be quietly returned to KZN months later, with no clear explanation of what had happened while they were under his control.
What the commission heard was that the dockets were left to gather dust at the national office.
The commission has also heard disturbing claims about Sibiya’s alleged proximity to powerful criminal figures, including Gauteng tycoon Vusimuzi “CAT” Matlala and alleged underworld businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe.
Last month, Witness C testified that Matlala allegedly delivered cash to Sibiya via Sergeant F. Nkosi, a police officer under Sibiya’s supervision.
According to the witness, Matlala would hand over bundles of cash to Nkosi, who in turn allegedly passed the money to Sibiya - payments described as routine, informal, and undisclosed.
The commission through its evidence leaders and Sibiya’s legal team will decide on the new date.
Meanwhile, Sibiya has categorically denied any wrongdoing in the matter and also dismissed claims that he was in cahoots with the criminals.
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