WATCH | 'I survived two assassination attempts' -Joe 'Ferrari' in Madlanga hot seat
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni is testifying at the Madlanga Commission regarding allegations of criminal syndicates and corruption. The testimony touches on his involvement in the transport industry, extortion charges, and alleged links between criminal networks and police intelligence.
Why it matters
The case exposes deep-seated issues regarding organized crime, corruption, and the influence of illicit networks within South Africa's transport sector.
Ask AI 1 min Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni is expected to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission on Friday morning.
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni is testifying at the Madlanga Commission on Friday morning.
He is expected to answer questions on Kwaggafontein and alleged criminal syndicates.
Sibanyoni is believed to operate a transport empire consisting of about 400 minibus taxis across Gauteng and Mpumalanga, and has also been identified as an alleged victim in another case after underworld figure, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala , allegedly attempted to assassinate him during a 2022 ambush.
He is facing criminal charges of extortion and money laundering. The case has raised broader questions about alleged links between criminal networks, police intelligence leaks and underworld activity.
The state alleged that Sibanyoni and his co-accused embarked on a prolonged campaign of threats and coercion against a businessman in Mpumalanga.
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