Fourth Accused Hands Himself over in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Extortion Case
The four accused face extortion and money-laundering charges after allegedly forcing a businessman to pay about R2.2 million in protection money.
- A fourth suspect in the extortion case involving taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni handed himself over to police on Friday morning and is expected to appear at Kwaggafontein Magistrate Court.
- In the early hours of Tuesday, police arrested Sibanyoni, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela, and Philemon Msiza, who now face serious charges of extortion and money laundering after allegedly threatening a local businessman.
- According to the charge sheet, the accused forced a businessman to pay approximately R2.2 million in protection money between 2022 and 2025; The State alleges they laundered proceeds through bank withdrawals, transfers, and purchases.
- Attorney Mphoke Magane stated his client cooperated with authorities, claiming the man was unaware police sought him until recently after consulting with prosecutors and his legal team.
- Outside the court on Friday, supporters gathered holding placards reading 'We love you, Joe Ferrari' and 'Free Joe Sibanyoni Ferrari,' while the four accused remain in custody awaiting bail applications.
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Fourth suspect linked to Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni case hands himself over to police
A fourth suspect wanted in connection with the extortion case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni has handed himself over to police in Mpumalanga. The man, who has yet to be named, will make his first appearance in court on Friday. He will join taxi tycoon Sibanyoni and his two co-accused, who were arrested earlier this week, facing extortion and money laundering charges. Police Mpumalanga police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Maso…
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Extortion Accused Taxi Boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni To Spend Weekend In Jail
Kwaggafontein – Flamboyant taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni will spend the weekend behind bars, after the Mkobola Magistrate’s Court in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga, adjourned his bail application to next week. Sibanyoni and three co-accused – Bafana “The King of Sky” Sindana, Mvimbi Masilela, and Philemon Msiza – appeared in court on Friday, 15 May 2026, facing charges related to alleged extortion. Sixty-year-old Joe Ferarri – so nicknamed becaus…
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