Fourth Suspect in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Extortion Case Set to Hand Himself Over

• A fourth suspect linked to the extortion case involving Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni is expected to hand himself over to police
• Sibanyoni and two co-accused businessmen are expected back in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court to apply for bail
• The accused allegedly forced a businessman to pay more than R2 million in “protection fees”

MPUMALANGA — A fourth suspect linked to the high-profile extortion case involving Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni is expected to hand himself over to police on Friday.

The suspect is set to join Sibanyoni and two other businessmen who are already facing serious charges of extortion and money laundering.

See the video post from eNCA:

Sibanyoni back in the dock

The accused appeared briefly at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court earlier this week, where the matter was postponed. They are expected back in court on Friday, 15 May 2026, to apply for bail as investigations continue.

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According to allegations before the court, the group allegedly forced a businessman to pay more than R2 million in so-called “protection fees”. Authorities believe the payments were made under intimidation and threats linked to the taxi industry.

The case has drawn significant public attention in Mpumalanga, with many closely watching developments surrounding Sibanyoni, who is widely known in local taxi circles as “Ferrari”. Police investigations are ongoing, and more arrests have not been ruled out as officials continue probing the alleged extortion network.

This is a developing story.

Former NPA head criticises Sibanyoni case handling

In related news, former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Advocate Shaun Abrahams, criticised the agency he once led over its handling of the case involving Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni.

Sibanyoni, also known as “Ferrari,” was arrested on 12 May 2026 alongside Mvimbi Daniel Masilela and Philemon Msiza. The trio made their first appearance at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court on 13 May 2026.

Now representing Sibanyoni, Abrahams expressed frustration with the State’s handling of the matter, saying communication had broken down. He claimed the investigating officer’s phone was switched off and that the Director of Public Prosecutions had not responded to queries about the case.

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Who is the fourth suspect arrested in the Sibanyoni case?

Previously, Briefly News reported that the fourth suspect arrested in an extortion and money laundering case in Mpumalanga, Bafana Sindane, is a multi-millionaire taxi boss with close ties to Sibanyoni. Known as the “King of the Sky,” Sindane is no stranger to headlines. He has built a massive transport empire rooted in the taxi industry and is widely recognised for his public displays of wealth, often showing off his collection of luxury supercars.

Sindane is also no stranger to the entertainment spotlight due to his alleged relationship with South African actress and businesswoman Amanda Du-Pont. The taxi boss reportedly funded a lavish lifestyle for Du-Pont, allegedly spending hundreds of thousands of rands on her, including designer clothing, luxury vehicles, and expensive holidays. The high-profile relationship sparked widespread online discussion after Sindane’s wife reportedly used social media and public platforms to expose the alleged affair.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News