Overview
- Armed officers were reported at Sibiya’s Centurion residence on Thursday, with some outlets saying they arrived to apprehend him for alleged defeating the ends of justice.
- SAPS national spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said the service was not aware of any arrests, specifically including Sibiya.
- National commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed Sibiya remains on suspension and will face a disciplinary hearing.
- Testimony to the Madlanga commission alleges Sibiya acted outside his mandate by moving 121 task‑team dockets after the unit’s dissolution order, with a senior KZN officer alleging collusion to stifle probes.
- A Gauteng High Court ruling on 9 September rejected Sibiya’s bid to return to duty, and businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala—linked to Sibiya in testimony—remains in custody after being denied bail and plans to appeal.