South African police intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo accused suspended deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of blocking critical staff appointments during testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Khumalo stated on Wednesday that Sibiya halted recruitment processes for crime intelligence leadership roles across multiple provinces, severely weakening police operations. This alleged interference created dangerous vacancies while violent crime investigations stalled nationwide.
Khumalo further testified that Sibiya maintained connections to organized crime figures, including Gauteng murder suspect Vusi Mathibela. These claims emerged during the judicial inquiry examining political meddling and corruption within law enforcement. Sibiya faces suspension alongside former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over related allegations. The commission heard how disputed appointments left intelligence units leaderless for months, undermining public safety efforts during rising criminal activity. Khumalo described his team's morale collapsing after key investigative units were abruptly disbanded late last year.
Khumalo further testified that Sibiya maintained connections to organized crime figures, including Gauteng murder suspect Vusi Mathibela. These claims emerged during the judicial inquiry examining political meddling and corruption within law enforcement. Sibiya faces suspension alongside former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over related allegations. The commission heard how disputed appointments left intelligence units leaderless for months, undermining public safety efforts during rising criminal activity. Khumalo described his team's morale collapsing after key investigative units were abruptly disbanded late last year.
