Affidavit Links Shadrack Sibiya To Alleged R750,000 Payment For Businessman’s Arrest
A court affidavit has implicated former deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya in an alleged R750,000 payment linked to the arrest of Durban businessman Ashveer Dwarikapersadh, according to the Sunday Times report.
The allegations form part of a legal dispute between Dwarikapersadh and his former business partner, Kesavan Moodley, over billboard advertising company Strawberry Worx. Dwarikapersadh alleges that he was subjected to harassment, intimidation and multiple arrests on what he describes as vexatious charges lacking an evidential basis.
In court papers, Dwarikapersadh says he was first arrested at King Shaka International Airport on 24 February 2024 and detained for six days under degrading conditions. He was released following an urgent High Court application. Acting Judge Barry Gilbert subsequently declared his detention unlawful.
Dwarikapersadh alleges that he was arrested again at OR Tambo International Airport in April 2024. He says nine complaints were subsequently lodged against him, mainly by Moodley and his associate, Althaaf Cassim. Several of the cases were reportedly not prosecuted.
The allegations against Sibiya are contained in an affidavit by Cassim. He claims that Roy Moodley, Kesavan Moodley’s father, arranged a meeting with Sibiya in Rosebank in November 2024.
According to Cassim, Sibiya assured Roy Moodley that he had the matter involving Dwarikapersadh and his business partner, Ridwaan Mohamed, “under control” and would ensure their arrest.
Cassim further alleges that he saw a text message from Sibiya to Kesavan Moodley containing Capitec bank account details. He claims he personally witnessed a R750,000 payment into an account held in the name of “N Sibiya”, identified in the court documents as Nompulelelo Sibiya.
An annexure allegedly shows the payment, with the reference “DM Investments”, a company linked to Kesavan Moodley’s brother, Mageshpren Moodley. Cassim claims the payment was intended to secure the arrests.
Sibiya’s lawyer, Rasaad Moosa, said the allegations of impropriety had “no merit”. He asked the Sunday Times to delay publication to allow him to consult his client.
Sibiya is currently incarcerated at Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria, facing separate charges of rpe, sxual grooming of a minor and human trafficking. He was denied bail last month, resigned from the SAPS on 12 October 2026 and received a dishonourable discharge. He has not publicly responded to the latest allegations.
Roy Moodley, Kesavan Moodley and Mageshpren Moodley have denied the allegations, accusing Cassim of fabricating documents and making false statements under oath.
Dwarikapersadh is seeking court orders declaring that the SAPS, the Hawks and other parties violated his constitutional rights. He is also seeking to prevent further arrests related to the nine cases pending judgment on an investigation report.
Sibiya has previously faced allegations at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry concerning links to alleged organised crime figures, including claims that he received cash payments and gifts from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. He has denied those allegations.
The latest claims remain untested allegations contained in court papers.
