Secret Name Hidden! General Shibiri Exposes Big 5 But Holds Back One Name

Описание: Secret Name Hidden! General Shibiri Exposes Big 5 But Holds Back One Name.

A secret recording played at the Madlanga Commission has placed senior police officer General Richard Shibiri under renewed scrutiny — particularly over references to the controversial “Big Five” investigation and a mysterious phrase he used during the call: “the other side.”

The audio captures a phone conversation between Shibiri and an investigator who had previously testified anonymously before the commission during closed proceedings. During the call, Shibiri appears to acknowledge the existence of a case file connected to the so-called Big Five investigation, a sensitive probe reportedly involving senior figures within the police service.

The conversation becomes even more controversial when Shibiri refers to information being requested “for the other side.” When questioned about the remark during the hearing, Shibiri initially suggested he was referring to the family of an accused person linked to the investigation. However, he later changed his explanation, saying the phrase actually referred to another faction within the police service.

Commission members pressed Shibiri on the meaning of the statement, raising concerns about whether information from an active investigation may have been discussed with individuals outside the official investigative team.

The recording has now intensified questions about the integrity of the Big Five investigation and whether sensitive information may have been shared beyond the appropriate channels.

What do you think Shibiri meant by “the other side” in the recording?

Do you believe the Big Five investigation is being handled properly?

And should secret recordings like this carry more weight when commissions assess possible misconduct?