Kwaggafontein – Extortion accused, taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni, along with two co-accused, Mvimbi Masilela and Philemon Msiza, appeared in the Mkobola Magistrate’s Court in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga.
Sibanyoni and his co-accused were arrested yesterday, Tuesday, 12 May 2026, for allegedly extorting a “protection fee” from a businessman over an extended period of time.
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The flamboyant taxi owner, whose love for sports cars has earned him the nickname “Joe Ferrari,” and his co-accused appeared in court today, Wednesday, 13 May 2026, facing extortion charges.
All the seats in the court were occupied under the watchful eyes of heavily armed police officers.
Seemingly unperturbed, the 60-year-old taxi boss smiled and proclaimed to reporters inside the court that he is a “Man of God.”
“As a Man of God, I’m in a good spirit and feeling free,” Sibanyoni said.
“To me, it appears as if I’m just here to preach to the prisoners, nothing more else.”
When the court session began, defence lawyer, Advocate Shaun Abrams SC, complained about what he said was the “unpleasant” manner in which his client, Sibanyoni, was treated by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and police investigating team.
Abrams, a former National Director of Public Prosecution, added: “The state has been absolutely quiet to us.
“They have ignored our telephone calls. They didn’t come back to us.
“We are not happy with the game they are playing. Anyway, my client is in good spirits.”
All three accused, Sibanyoni, Masilela, and Msiza were remanded in custody.
Their case was adjourned to Friday, 15 May 2026.
Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masando said the arrest of Sibonyoni, whose name has been mentioned in witness testimony at the Madlanga Commission, has nothing to do with evidence of possible wrongdoing from the ongoing inquiry.
