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Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, co-accused granted R70,000 bail each

Mpumalanga taxi boss, Joe Sibanyoni and his co-accused, have been granted bail of R70,000 each in the connection with extortion-related charges. SIbanyoni, Mvimbi Masilela, Philemon Msiza and Bafana Oupa Sindane appeared in the Delmas Magistrates Court today after their extortion case was re-enrolled. The group faces allegations of extorting a mining businessman of more than R2 million between 2022 and 2025, as investigations into the matter continue. Former National Director […]

todayMay 28, 2026 67

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Joe Sibanyoni extortion case back on court roll

Taxi tycoon, Joe Sibanyoni, and his co-accused are expected to hand themselves over to police on Thursday before appearing in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) re-enrolled the extortion case against the accused. The matter was struck off the roll last week in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court after the state prosecutor failed to appear, sparking widespread public criticism and renewed concerns over the handling […]

todayMay 27, 2026 108

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Court fiasco in Sibanyoni case sparks concern from Justice Minister

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has urged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure that what unfolded in the Joe Sibanyoni case in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates' Court does not happen again. The taxi tycoon and his three co-accused walked out scot-free from the extortion case yesterday after the state prosecutor failed to appear in court, despite having informed the court on Friday that he would not be available yesterday. Jubilation broke […]

todayMay 19, 2026 47

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Joe Sibanyoni extortion case struck off roll after prosecutor no-show

The extortion and money laundering case against taxi tycoon, Joe Sibanyoni, and his three co-accused has been struck off the roll. The group appeared in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates’ Court today for what was expected to be a bail hearing, but proceedings could not continue after the state prosecutor failed to appear in court, despite reports that he did inform the court about his unavailability. The prosecutor found guilty of contempt […]

todayMay 18, 2026 117

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Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni in hot water over extortion allegations

Prominent taxi boss, Joe Sibanyoni, and two other suspects are expected to appear in the Kwaaggafontein Magistrates’ Court tomorrow on extortion-related charges. The trio was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday between Gauteng and Mpumalanga in connection with an alleged extortion case reported in Kwaaggafontein last year. It is alleged that the suspects demanded money from a businessman over an extended period before the matter was eventually reported to […]

todayMay 12, 2026 63

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi contradicts Nkosi over ‘JS’ identity

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that the "JS" referred to in Whatsapp messages between him and suspended SAPS sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, regarding a planned meeting on 16 December 2024, is well-known taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. His testimony directly contradicts that of Nkosi, who told the commission under oath that "JS" actually referred to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, adding […]

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