Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has disclosed his financial details in court as he fights for bail. His gross monthly salary is R158,652, and he takes home R83,382. Sibiya also owns two properties worth R3.35 million and five vehicles valued at over R1.2 million. The financial disclosures were made in the Randburg Magistrates' Court, where Sibiya is facing allegations of rape, sexual grooming, human trafficking, and negligent possession of a firearm.
Sibiya, born on December 16, 1967, in Lefagathe village, Phokeng, Rustenburg, North West, has lived in South Africa his entire life. He has been married since 2018 and has six children - four adults and two minors. His adult children are not financially dependent on him, but they occasionally receive financial assistance. Sibiya's two minor children, both nine years old, are in Grade 5 and are directly dependent on him financially, emotionally, and socially.
As the primary breadwinner in his household, Sibiya supports not only his family but also his staff and other dependents. His wife is employed, but he bears the financial responsibility for their household. Sibiya's dependents include his 75-year-old mother, 69-year-old aunt, and a 54-year-old gardener employed by him. He has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol and takes prescribed medication.
Sibiya owns two properties, purchased in 2017 and 2021, valued at R3.35 million. The first property, Holding 196, Mnandi Agricultural Holdings Extension 1, was bought for R1.55 million and is under bond. The second property, Portion 3 of Holding 4, Glen Austin Agricultural Holdings, was purchased for R1.8 million. He also has a sectional-title property in the scheme known as SS Kerkira, which has been sold but the transfer has not yet been effected.
Sibiya disclosed details of his movable assets, including five vehicles. These are a 2007 Range Rover valued at R235,372, a 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado valued at R365,268, a 2022 GWM bakkie valued at R383,386, an Isuzu van valued at R60,409, and a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 owned by his wife, valued at R197,600. He also holds a licence to possess a firearm, a 9mm Parabellum Uzi.
Sibiya's financial disclosures were made as part of his bail application. His attorney, senior counsel Estelle Killian, mentioned that they would file an urgent application to postpone his SAPS disciplinary hearing. Sibiya faces three disciplinary proceedings within SAPS and intends to bring an urgent application to postpone the hearing.
Sibiya's case has garnered significant attention due to his high-ranking position in SAPS and the serious allegations against him. His financial disclosures provide insight into his assets and liabilities as he navigates the legal proceedings against him. The court will consider his financial situation, medical condition, and family responsibilities when evaluating his bail application.
Key points
- Sibiya earns a gross monthly salary of R158,652 and has assets worth over R4.5 million.
- He supports a large family, including six children, his mother, aunt, and a gardener.
- Sibiya faces serious allegations, including rape, sexual grooming, and human trafficking, and also disciplinary proceedings within SAPS.
