Sibiya Denies Involvement in Senzo Meyiwa Murder Investigation

Sibiya denies having a role in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.

by Lwandiso Simanga

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, has firmly denied any role in the investigation of the late football star Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.

Appearing before Parliament’s SAPS Ad Hoc Committee today, Sibiya addressed allegations suggesting that he had interfered with the high-profile case. Members of Parliament questioned Sibiya about alleged corruption and interference within the criminal justice system.

In his testimony, Sibiya maintained his innocence, asserting that he had never been involved in actions that could have compromised the investigation. “At what point would I have done that?” he asked during his testimony.

“I want to assure South Africans that I am not involved in the Senzo Meyiwa case, nor have I done anything wrong. There have been many teams more than ten that have investigated this case. I have done nothing to make it unsuccessful,” Sibiya stated.

The inquiry took a tense turn when Sibiya expressed discomfort in responding to questions from uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP David Skosana, noting that Skosana had filed a criminal complaint against him. According to Sibiya, information from that complaint was later included in a search warrant issued against him.

Last week, police conducted a raid at Sibiya’s residence, seizing several electronic devices as part of ongoing investigations. The incident has added another layer of scrutiny to the already complex case.

The murder of Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot dead in 2014, remains one of South Africa’s most controversial and emotionally charged cases. Multiple investigative teams have handled the matter over the years, yet the case continues to draw public attention and political debate.

Sibiya’s testimony before Parliament underscores the ongoing challenges facing law enforcement and accountability in high-profile criminal investigations, with the public still seeking justice for Meyiwa more than a decade later.