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Witness Matlala accuses police officer Sibiya of threatening his family, while prosecutors investigate the teenager's father.
7 articles from 19 October to 10 November 2026 · 🇿🇦 South Africa
According to testimony before the Madlanga Commission, former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya allegedly threatened the wife of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to stop him revealing information about him. These threats appear in Matlala's statement, made public on Monday, under a plea agreement with the IDAC that has now been abandoned, according to the Sunday Times.
Source: TimesLIVE
According to testimony before the Madlanga Commission, former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya allegedly threatened the wife of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to stop him revealing information about him. These threats appear in Matlala's statement, made public on Monday, under a plea agreement with the IDAC that has now been abandoned, according to the Sunday Times.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 02:30
The Madlanga commission authorised its evidence leader to question Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala on the basis of his collapsed plea agreement, rejecting the defence objection. Matlala’s lawyers challenge how the agreement was obtained and announce an application for review, the Sowetan reports.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 12:33
South Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry briefly adjourned before the resumption of testimony by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, described as an alleged organised crime figure. His lawyer, Anneline van den Heever, requested time to consult the evidence leaders, reports SABC News.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 08:28
Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, described as an alleged member of a cartel involved in infiltrating the criminal justice system, is due to testify on 9 and 10 November before the Madlanga commission. Several senior officials are then due to be heard under subpoena, while the final report is to be submitted to Cyril Ramaphosa by 25 January 2027 at the latest, according to TimesLIVE.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 05:48
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority will examine allegations involving the father of the 16-year-old girl who accuses former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of rape and grooming. Prosecutors will also study a recording played in court, IOL reports.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 03:50
South African courts have refused bail to Shadrack Sibiya, a former deputy police commissioner charged with rape, human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old girl. The magistrate said he had failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances, and the case will return to court on 24 November for the continuation of the investigation, according to Scrolla.Africa.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 07:09
South African organisation Joburg Child Welfare says the allegations against Shadrack Sibiya, the suspended second-in-command of the police, highlight the challenges of protecting child survivors of sexual abuse. Sibiya, 59, faces charges of allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman and sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl, while the organisation calls for independent investigations and protection for survivors.
🇿🇦 South Africa · 09:43
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