Shadrack Sibiya resigns from SAPS as disciplinary hearing begins

Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya is no longer a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) after submitting his resignation as disciplinary proceedings against him got underway on Monday, 12 October.

The development brings his time in the police service to an immediate end, with SAPS confirming that his employment was terminated with effect from the same day.

According to the police service, Sibiya’s legal representative tendered his resignation after the disciplinary hearing had commenced on Monday morning.

SAPS classifies his departure as a dishonourable discharge

SAPS has confirmed that Sibiya’s departure is being treated as a dishonourable discharge because disciplinary proceedings against him were already underway when he resigned.

The distinction is significant, as his exit came after the formal process had begun rather than before the hearing could take place.

The police service confirmed that his employment ended with immediate effect.

What happens next?

Sibiya’s resignation marks the end of his employment with SAPS, with the disciplinary proceedings forming the backdrop to his departure.

The announcement comes as a significant development within the country’s policing structures. However, the statement provided by SAPS does not detail the allegations that prompted the disciplinary proceedings or indicate whether any further action will follow.

For now, the police service has confirmed one thing: Sibiya ceased to be an employee of SAPS on Monday, 12 October 2026.

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Source: SAPS