Police General Shadrack Sibiya addressed the media on Thursday following a dramatic search and seizure operation conducted at his home in Centurion.
The police reportedly confiscated laptops and four cellphones during the raid, which he confirmed.
A visibly frustrated and emotional Sibiya expressed outrage over the incident, insisting that he has done nothing wrong and that he would not resign from his position despite the pressure he believes is being exerted on him to do so.
“If they want me gone, they must fire me — I will not resign,” he declared firmly.
Sibiya revealed that the events have deeply affected his family, particularly his children and elderly mother, who live with him in Centurion.
He also pleaded with law enforcement officials to conduct any potential arrests during daylight hours, rather than early in the morning.
He said he fears for his safety in night-time operations, expressing concern that he could be killed and later falsely accused of reaching for his firearm.
“All I ask is that if they want to arrest me, they should do it in broad daylight. I don’t want to be another statistic of someone killed under suspicious circumstances,” he said.
The general maintains that he is ready to face the Madlanga Commission, where he expects to clear his name.
The Commission is currently investigating serious allegations involving senior police officials.
Among the accusations reportedly made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Sibiya is alleged to have defeated the ends of justice — a claim he strongly denies.
Despite the growing pressure and public scrutiny, Sibiya insists he will continue to perform his duties and fight to restore his reputation.
“I am scared for my life, but I will not be intimidated,” he concluded.
