{
  "id": 14096044,
  "title": "‘He had something to be afraid of’: Sibiya must still face criminal investigation, Cameron says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/he-had-something-to-be-afraid-of-sibiya-must-still-face-criminal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:06:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/something-to-be-afraid-of-sibiya-must-still-face-criminal-investigation-cameron/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, has urged the South African Police Service (Saps) to conduct a criminal investigation into alleged misconduct involving suspended Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya. Cameron emphasized that Sibiya's resignation from the service should not absolve him of accountability and expressed hope that his departure would help restore integrity within the police force. Sibiya's resignation came just before a scheduled disciplinary hearing, leading Cameron to suggest that Sibiya may have been intimidated. The police chief highlighted the need for reforms, including competency and lifestyle audits for senior management, to address alleged criminal conduct within the Saps. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has already exposed troubling practices within the SAPS, and Cameron called for proper investigation of any potential criminal activity involving Sibiya, with appropriate legal action taken where warranted.",
  "summary": "Sibiya resigned from the Saps following disciplinary proceedings against the now-former deputy national police commissioner.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ian Cameron urges SAPS to investigate alleged misconduct involving Shadrack Sibiya.",
    "Sibiya's resignation should not absolve him of accountability for alleged misconduct.",
    "Cameron calls for reforms, including competency and lifestyle audits for senior management."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}