Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has received an estimated R2,379,782.70 in gross salary since being placed on special leave in July 2025, based on his currently disclosed monthly salary of R158,652.18.
The calculation covers 15 full months from July 2025 to September 2026 and reflects the salary he would have received at his current gross monthly rate.
Sibiya remains employed by the South African Police Service despite being suspended. His remuneration continued while he was off duty. The Pretoria High Court previously confirmed that the stay-at-home arrangement imposed on him did not affect his employment, remuneration or security.
The financial disclosure has emerged as Sibiya faces mounting legal and disciplinary proceedings.
Why was Sibiya suspended?
Sibiya’s suspension followed misconduct allegations that emerged during the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, including allegations concerning his conduct and relationships with individuals being examined by the commission.
Among the issues ventilated at the commission were allegations concerning Sibiya’s relationship with alleged underworld figures, including Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala. It was alleged that Matlala gave Sibiya gifts, including 20 impalas and money, although the reason for those gifts has not been established.
SAPS subsequently investigated the allegations internally, with the disciplinary process now reaching the hearing stage.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that Sibiya had been served with notice of an internal disciplinary hearing relating to allegations arising from the Madlanga Commission.
Hearing set for Monday
Sibiya’s disciplinary hearing is scheduled for Monday, 5 October 2026.
SAPS has indicated that the hearing is expected to proceed whether Sibiya is in custody or released on bail. If he remains detained, arrangements can be made with Correctional Services for him to participate from the Kgosi Mampuru II correctional facility.
However, Sibiya’s legal team is now seeking to postpone the disciplinary proceedings.
The request comes as his bail application in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court has been postponed to 7 October 2026, meaning the criminal proceedings and the internal SAPS process are now running alongside each other. His lawyers have indicated that they are not ready to proceed with the disciplinary hearing and intend seeking urgent relief.
Criminal case adds to pressure
Separately, Sibiya is facing criminal charges arising from an investigation by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team.
He faces allegations including rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming involving a 16-year-old girl, with an additional charge relating to the alleged negligent handling or possession of a firearm subsequently added. Sibiya has denied the allegations and has described the criminal charges as “trumped up”.
He remains in custody while his bail application continues.
The disciplinary proceedings are separate from the criminal case and concern alleged misconduct arising from the Madlanga Commission.
For now, the 5 October hearing could mark an important point in the internal SAPS process against a senior officer who has continued receiving his salary while suspended.
Based on his current gross monthly salary of R158,652.18, the estimated remuneration over the 15-month period amounts to R2.38 million.
