CENTURION – In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing probes into the upper echelons of the South African Police Service (SAPS), a team of investigators from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, has descended upon the Centurion home of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya.
The high-stakes operation unfolded on Tuesday morning, with multiple unmarked Hawks vehicles stationed outside the upscale residence. Reliable sources close to the investigation confirm that the presence of the elite crime-fighting unit signals that an arrest is imminent, marking a pivotal moment in a series of scandals that have rocked the police service.
While the specific charges have not been officially disclosed, this development is understood to be directly linked to the explosive testimony recently presented at the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigating corruption and misconduct. During those hearings, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicated Sibiya in the controversial disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), alleging the move was designed to protect politically connected individuals, including alleged criminal financier Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Sibiya, a figure once lauded for his anti-corruption stance, was suspended earlier this year pending several internal and external investigations. His alleged proximity to businessman Brown Mogotsi—who was recently served with a formal notice by the Madlanga Commission—has placed him under intense scrutiny. The Hawks’ operation today suggests that the investigative bodies have gathered sufficient evidence to move from suspension to a formal arrest.
The situation remains fluid, with law enforcement securing the perimeter. This is a developing story, and further updates on the nature of the charges and any subsequent court appearances are expected imminently. The arrest of a figure of Sibiya’s rank would represent one of the most significant anti-corruption actions within the SAPS in recent years.
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