More Drama In Mpumalanga Taxi Boss Case

In a dramatic twist of events, Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni will return to court this week — this time in Delmas, after his high‑profile extortion and money laundering case was moved from Kwaggafontein for security reasons.

By The Quest Correspondent

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that Mpumalanga taxi tycoon Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni will appear in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 28 May 2026, after his extortion and money laundering case was moved from Kwaggafontein for “security” reasons. 

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The case was initially struck off the roll last week when state prosecutor Advocate Mkhuseli Ntaba failed to appear. Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni then issued a warrant of arrest against Ntaba and convicted him of contempt of court. Ntaba resurfaced the following day, citing administrative delays, but has since been suspended and faces disciplinary proceedings. 

Charges and Co‑Accused 

Sibanyoni, together with Bafana “King of the Sky” Sindane, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela, and Philemon Msiza, faces charges of extorting more than R2 million from a Mpumalanga businessman between 2022 and 2025, as well as money laundering. 

 Complaint Against Magistrate 

The NPA has lodged a formal complaint against Magistrate Tonjeni with the Magistrates Commission, citing irregularities in her handling of the matter and raising concerns about procedural fairness. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said the magistrate’s conduct — including the language used in reference to the prosecutor — undermined the administration of justice. 

Case Reinstatement 

Despite Tonjeni’s rulings, the NPA and police have successfully applied for the case to be re‑enrolled. The move to Delmas was prompted by alleged threats against the prosecutor, with authorities prioritising safety and continuity of proceedings. 

The reinstatement sets the stage for a renewed confrontation between prosecutors and Sibanyoni’s defence team, led by former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams, in one of Mpumalanga’s most closely watched organised crime cases. 

Meanwhile, Sibanyoni was reelected deputy president of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTAC0) earlier this week, underscoring his continued influence in the taxi industry despite mounting legal challenges.  TQ