Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is expected back in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 7 October, for the continuation of his bail application.
Sibiya remains in custody at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria, where he is being held in isolation at the C-Max facility.
His defence has challenged the conditions of his detention, arguing that he should instead be moved to a single cell within the general prison population.
The State has defended the decision to keep Sibiya separated from other inmates, telling the court that the arrangement is necessary for security reasons and for his own safety given his position.
Sibiya has also raised concerns about the conditions himself.
During proceedings, the court heard that he had complained about being claustrophobic and had asked for access to the keys to his cell so that he could leave when necessary to stretch his legs and get some fresh air.
His lawyers have argued that there are single cells available within the general population and that there is no need for him to remain isolated while awaiting the outcome of his bail application.
The bail hearing was postponed last Friday to allow the court to obtain proper translations and transcripts of audio recordings presented as part of the State’s opposition to bail. The State has raised concerns about possible witness interference should Sibiya be released.
Sibiya faces charges including rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a minor, as well as a firearm-related charge. He denies the allegations.
His bail application is expected to resume on Wednesday.
