Madlanga Commission Fallout Deepens as Shibiri Dismissed, Nine Officers Suspended

The Madlanga Commission is continuing to reshape the upper ranks of South Africa's law enforcement agencies. On June 5, 2026, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed the dismissal of Major-General Richard Shibiri, the head of organised crime at the SAPS. Shibiri's dismissal marks the first time a senior SAPS officer has been fired following revelations from the Madlanga Commission. According to National SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, the affected members have been placed on suspension pending the finalisation of disciplinary and related investigations. The SAPS remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all its operations.

The Madlanga Commission is hearing evidence, and the fallout from the commission's findings continues to deepen. The SAPS has also suspended nine police officers who served on the bid evaluation committee responsible for awarding organised crime suspect Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's Medicare24 a R360-million contract. The SAPS will not comment further at this stage as the matter is subject to ongoing processes.

The Madlanga Commission's revelations have sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability within the SAPS. The commission's findings have exposed deep-seated corruption and criminal links within the SAPS, leading to the arrest of several top cops. The SAPS has promised to take action against those found guilty of wrongdoing.

"The SAPS remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all its operations." — Athlenda Mathe

National SAPS spokesperson

The Madlanga Commission's work is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how far-reaching the fallout will be. The SAPS has promised to take action against those found guilty of wrongdoing, but the public remains skeptical. The Madlanga Commission's findings have exposed deep-seated corruption and criminal links within the SAPS, and it will be interesting to see how the SAPS responds to these revelations.

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The Madlanga Commission's revelations have sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability within the SAPS. The commission's findings have exposed deep-seated corruption and criminal links within the SAPS, leading to the arrest of several top cops. The SAPS has promised to take action against those found guilty of wrongdoing.

The fallout from the commission's findings has also highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability within the SAPS. The SAPS has promised to take action against those found guilty of wrongdoing, but the public remains skeptical. The Madlanga Commission's work is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how far-reaching the fallout will be.

"The SAPS remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all its operations." — Athlenda Mathe

National SAPS spokesperson

The Madlanga Commission's findings have also raised questions about the SAPS's handling of corruption and criminal links within its ranks. The SAPS has promised to take action against those found guilty of wrongdoing, but the public remains skeptical. The Madlanga Commission's work is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how far-reaching the fallout will be.

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