09/10/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            BREAKING NEWS: Police Arrive at Shadrack Sibiya’s Home for Imminent Arrest
A dramatic scene is unfolding in Centurion this afternoon as a team of South African Police Service (SAPS) members reportedly arrived at the home of suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya.
According to multiple credible reports, the officers are believed to be preparing to arrest Sibiya on charges related to defeating the ends of justice. The move follows months of controversy surrounding the senior police official’s alleged involvement in interference with high-profile investigations and links to a suspected internal syndicate within the police service.
While the presence of law enforcement at Sibiya’s residence has been confirmed by several media outlets, SAPS has not yet issued an official statement confirming whether the arrest has been executed.
Background to the Controversy
Lieutenant-General Sibiya was suspended earlier this year after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused him of ordering the transfer of sensitive dockets from a task team investigating political killings in the province.
The allegations, revealed during testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, suggested that Sibiya’s actions may have interfered with ongoing investigations — claims he has strongly denied, calling them politically motivated.
In July 2025, Sibiya was placed on forced leave pending internal investigations. He later challenged the decision in court, maintaining that he had done nothing wrong and that the accusations were part of a broader smear campaign within law enforcement ranks.
Developing Situation
As of Thursday evening, News24, EWN, and Sowetan Live have reported that an elite SAPS unit is currently stationed outside Sibiya’s home in Centurion. According to sources close to the matter, the officers are in possession of a warrant of arrest, although this has not yet been officially confirmed by SAPS spokespersons.
Eyewitnesses in the area have described a heavy police presence, suggesting that the situation remains fluid and potentially escalating.
Official Silence
When contacted for comment, SAPS national spokespersons said they were “not aware of any person that has been arrested thus far, including Lieutenant-General Sibiya.”
Sibiya’s legal team, meanwhile, has indicated that no formal communication or charge sheet has been presented to them as yet.
Broader Implications
If confirmed, the arrest of a top-ranking SAPS official would mark one of the most significant corruption-related developments within the police service in recent years. It could also intensify scrutiny on leadership and internal accountability within the country’s law enforcement agencies.
What’s Next
This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
For now, the question remains: will Sibiya be formally arrested — or is this another twist in South Africa’s ongoing battle over corruption and power within its police ranks?