COURT UPDATE: The extortion and money laundering case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and co-accused is back on the roll today at the Delmas Magistrates’ Court.
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[WATCH] The case against taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni has been struck off the court roll. Sibanyoni, Bafana Sindane, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela and Philemon Msiza appeared at Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga, where they faced a number of charges. @Vee_Makhoali reports.
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Since then, they’ve brought trumped-up charges of incitement and public violence. When they realised they were losing, they started hiring people to assassinate me.
One day our people will get fed up and repay them in kind. We’ll see how the state responds then. It’s not that I’m unable to do what they’re doing, I simply choose to protect myself instead of allowing the masses to avenge me. But I’m only human. My patience will eventually run out.
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Bail Hearing for Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni Postponed to Monday
The bail application of controversial businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and three co-accused has been postponed to Monday after lawyers pushed for the hearing to continue late into the night at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Sibanyoni's legal team argued that the matter should proceed without delay, citing the prosecutor's late arrival at around 11am. They contended it would be unfair for the accused to remain in custody over the weekend if the hearing could not be completed.
Sibanyoni is applying for bail alongside his alleged right-hand man Bafana Sindane, Daniel Msiza, and Philemon Makhaya.
The four are facing charges of extortion and two counts of money laundering linked to allegations that more than R2.2 million in "protection fees" was demanded from a businessman between 2022 and 2025.
The court earlier barred the media from covering the proceedings.
The case has now been rolled over to Monday for the continuation of the bail application.
Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni- In 2021, a wave of taxi related bloodshed sent Checkpoint to Mpumalanga. At the centre of the allegations was Joe Sibanyoni. "Big Five" cartel associated, Sibanyoni whose 2022 attempted murder is on alleged underworld figure “Cat” Matlala‘s charge sheet, is himself now charged with extortion and money laundering.
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Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni Demands 30% Stake in Putco Bus Services in Older Video Addressed to Ramaphosa and Mantashe
Older video emerges of controversial businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni addressing President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe.
In the video, Sibanyoni says that if the government does not help them secure a 30% stake from Putco Bus Services, which has operated in KwaNdebele for over 60 years, they will be forced to “fight on their own.”
Sibanyoni is currently facing charges of extortion and two counts of money laundering linked to an alleged R2.2 million “protection fee” scheme involving a Mpumalanga businessman.
Who is Sibanyoni?
Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni is one of Mpumalanga’s most influential taxi industry figures, known for building a transport empire.
He started working as a taxi driver in Kwaggafontein in 1985 and later bought his first taxi in 1995.
Over the years, he expanded his operations into a fleet believed to consist of more than 400 minibus taxis, making him one of the most prominent operators in South Africa’s transport sector.
His business empire reportedly includes taxis, buses, logistics operations, property investments and other ventures.
Beyond transport, Sibanyoni has diversified into industries such as mining, construction, IT and property development.
Sibanyoni also plays a leading role in the taxi industry and has previously held influential positions within taxi bodies such as SANTACO and SABTA.
His influence in the sector has made him a powerful figure in transport and business circles, particularly in Mpumalanga.
Known by the nickname “Ferrari” because of his love for luxury and high-performance sports cars, he often speaks about his journey from poverty to becoming a multi-millionaire entrepreneur.
In 2024, he launched the Joe Sibanyoni Foundation, aimed at addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality.
He was arrested overnight. His name came up at the Madlanga Commission a number of times. He has been linked to Vusi “Cat” Matlala.
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BREAKING: One of Ngizwe Mchunu’s properties has been burnt down allegedly by unknown people who came looking for him at his Mbumbulu house, in the south of Durban this afternoon.
Mchunu has also confirmed this to EWN.
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