By Mark Ogagan
South Africa’s National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya (Pictured), is fighting back against National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola’s, notice of suspension against him.
Sibiya’s legal team says the suspension is unlawful and riddled with irregularities, and are demanding it be withdrawn immediately.
Sibiya was suspended in July after being implicated in alleged corruption by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Mkhwanazi placed Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu and Sibiya, at the centre of what has been described as a crisis at the South African Police Service (SAPS).
The embattled Deputy National Commissioner is now fighting back and is demanding that he be reinstated by Friday, 22nd August, 2025.
Sibiya’s lawyers are also pushing to stop parallel proceedings against him, and warn they may seek court orders against the process and even pursue costs against Masemola.
This application is scheduled to be heard on the 26th of August.
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