Picture: Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya
By BAKANG MOKOTO
6 October 2026 – The disciplinary proceedings against senior police Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya are continuing, with the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirming that the hearing has not been halted. SAPS said the disciplinary hearing and the Labour Court proceedings are “separate matters” that have been running in parallel.
The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said a disciplinary hearing was heard today, but the applicant’s request for a postponement was granted. Mathe said the matter has been postponed to 12 October 2026, to allow him an opportunity to consult with his legal representatives in preparation for the hearing.
“The urgent application before the Labour Court was also heard on Monday. However, the matter was adjourned to allow SAPS to file its opposing papers and the applicant to file his replying affidavit before the case can be heard by the court.
“The Labour Court proceedings “remain sub judice” and we will therefore refrain from commenting on the merits of the matter. We would like to reiterate that the disciplinary process against Sibiya is proceeding despite the separate Labour Court proceedings,” she said.
