South African Police Service (SAPS)

Rule Changes

Sibiya's former employer; disciplinary hearing ended by his resignation, deemed a dishonourable discharge

Shadrack Sibiya, the deputy national police commissioner who resigned on October 12, was denied bail at Randburg Magistrates' Court on October 20. The court found complainants could be threatened and evidence tampered with, and he remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru II prison.

Updated Oct 23

Force in Play

Investigating the Bekkersdal case, where no suspect has been linked to the shooting, and the September 2026 Wedela tavern massacre

Gunmen in a minibus and a sedan pulled up at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal just before 1 a.m. on December 21, 2025, and fired on patrons inside and in the street. Police first counted nine dead; the toll rose to 10 two days later, with more than ten people wounded.

Updated Oct 23