Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantji has been appointed as the new Western Cape provincial commissioner
Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi has been appointed as the newly appointed Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, effective 1 August 2026.
Dyantyi brings with him 34 years of distinguished policing experience, having served in various operational and leadership roles across both the Eastern and Western Cape.
His career reflects a deep understanding of policing at station, district and provincial level, underpinned by a strong commitment to service excellence, integrity and community safety.
Announcing the appointment, Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane said the Western Cape requires strategic leadership to address the province’s complex crime environment, strengthen public trust and drive the SAPS Reset Agenda.
Dimpane and her SAPS team congratulated Dyantyi on his promotion and appointment and wished him every success as he leads policing in the Western Cape in partnership with communities and stakeholders to create a safer province for all.
