SAPS Ends Shadrack Sibiya’s Employment In ‘Dishonourable Discharge’

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya’s career with the South African Police Service (SAPS) has ended following his resignation as disciplinary proceedings against him got under way on Monday, 12 October 2026. The police confirmed that his employment was terminated with immediate effect. His departure has been classified as a dishonourable discharge because disciplinary proceedings were pending when he resigned.

Shadrack Sibiya Resigns As SAPS Disciplinary Hearing Begins

The Shadrack Sibiya resignation was submitted through his legal representative shortly after his disciplinary hearing commenced on Monday morning.

SAPS confirmed that the resignation brought his employment with the service to an immediate end. The disciplinary proceedings could not continue against him as a serving police officer following his departure.

SAPS Classifies Sibiya’s Exit As Dishonourable Discharge

Acting national police commissioner Puleng Dimpane explained that the outstanding disciplinary case was the reason for the classification. She said Sibiya’s resignation meant the internal process could no longer continue in the same manner.

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“It then means the SAPS is discharging General Sibiya and we regard this discharge as dishonorable discharge,” Dimpane said.

Shadrack Sibiya Leaves Police Service With Immediate Effect

The Shadrack Sibiya SAPS exit follows disciplinary proceedings that were due to examine allegations of misconduct against the suspended senior officer. His resignation ends his employment with the police service, but does not itself amount to a finding of guilt on the allegations. He also faces a separate criminal case, which is distinct from the internal disciplinary process.