Pretoria: The government has acknowledged the ongoing operations conducted by law enforcement agencies in Gauteng, which have garnered significant public interest. ‘These operations fall within the normal scope of their mandate to investigate matters and recover assets. The public is reminded that such activities are a standard and essential part of government’s fight against corruption, ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law,’ stated Deputy Government spokesperson William Baloyi. Baloyi further emphasized that law enforcement agencies should be allowed to perform their duties without any disruption or interference, ensuring that their actions remain in full compliance with the law.
According to South African Government News Agency, this acknowledgment follows a raid at the home of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya. On Thursday, a task team searched Sibiya’s residence in Centurion, confiscating cellphones and a laptop as part of an ongoing invest
igation into criminal syndicates in the province, with which Sibiya is allegedly connected. Similar operations were also carried out at the home of suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s Chief of Staff, Cedrick Nkabinde.
Additionally, in Johannesburg, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) executed a raid on the luxurious mansion of Hangwani Maumela, a key figure involved in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. Lieutenant-General Sibiya is scheduled to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee next week and will also provide testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Both entities are examining allegations of criminal and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS).