Richard Shibiri
Richard Shibiri is the head of the national organised crime unit, implicated in allegations of corruption and collusion with drug cartels and criminal syndicates in Gauteng.
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Richard Shibiri is the head of organised crime in the South African Police Service and is included in the commission's recommendations for investigation.
KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-29
Richard Shibiri is the Gauteng head of organised crime accused of ordering a redoing of a ballistics report.
Stark contrasts between Sibiya and Dumisani Khumalo testimonies on police corruption – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-10
Richard Shibiri is the Gauteng head of organised crime who was promoted amid the investigation.
Hawks has double agent – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-07
Matlala paid R800 000 for a celebration marking the promotion of Richard Shibiri to head of the organised crime unit.
Phiyega denies meeting alleged cartel boss Matlala as recordings expose Mchunu, Sibiya links – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-31
Richard Shibiri is implicated as the head of the Gauteng organised crime unit in the case linked to the murder of Armand Swart.
Hawks interred in Molefe arrest, says political killings task team member – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-29
Witness A accused Gauteng head of organised crime Richard Shibiri of interfering in the case at the behest of Sibiya.
Cele throws Mchunu under the bus – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-23
Richard Shibiri is the Gauteng head of organised crime who allegedly invited Witness A to a birthday party at Sibiya’s farm.
Hawks helicopter attempted to stop Molefe arrest, Witness A tells Madlanga commission – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-21Richard Shibiri is the head of the national organised crime unit who was implicated in the investigation.
Witness A implicates senior Gauteng officials in drug cartels and syndicated hits – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-20
