Sibiya out of SAPS after disciplinary hearing
Staff Writer / Mon, 12 October 2026
Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya is out of the South African Police Service (SAPS) after resigning as his disciplinary hearing got under way on Monday, 12 October.
The SAPS confirmed that Sibiya’s employment ended with immediate effect after his legal representative tendered his resignation shortly after the disciplinary proceedings commenced.
AdvertisementYour business hereAdvertise with News JunctionIn a statement released on Monday, the police said Sibiya had an ongoing disciplinary case against him when he resigned.
As a result, his departure from the police service is regarded as a dishonourable discharge, according to the SAPS.
“The SAPS confirms that Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya’s employment with the Service has been terminated with immediate effect,” the statement read.
The disciplinary hearing sat on Monday morning, but Sibiya’s resignation came before the proceedings could continue.
The SAPS did not provide further details about the disciplinary charges against the former senior officer in its statement.
Brigadier Athlenda Mathe is the police contact for media enquiries.
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