‘New sheriff’ message puts Sibanyoni’s influence over R500m deal under scrutiny
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Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni is facing scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over allegations of extortion and money laundering. Businessmen claim Sibanyoni demanded 'protection fees' in exchange for access to lucrative mining contracts.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of corruption and the influence of powerful figures over government-linked infrastructure contracts.
A R500-million contract, a contractor seeking access to Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and a message declaring there was a ‘new sheriff in town’ expand on the Mpumalanga taxi boss’s alleged influence over businessmen and contractors.
29 Sep 2026 Businessman and Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on 28 August 2026. (Photo: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The evidence heard at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, echoed allegations contained in a criminal docket by businessman Dr Tengane Thomas Ntuli, claiming that Joe “Ferarri” Sibanyoni and taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane sought protection payments from him.
Ntuli claimed Sibanyoni demanded R100,000 in cash at their first meeting in July 2021. Sibanyoni, however, has struggled to explain the payment, while Ntuli has linked it to establishing a business relationship.
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