South Africa’s taxi industry is back in the spotlight after the dramatic collapse of an extortion case against influential taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and three co-accused.
The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) says that prominent taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni was not a member of the organisation, while the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) declined to comment on his arrest, which was linked to the alleged extortion of more than R2.2 million from a mining businessman.
Sibanyoni was nicknamed “Ferrari” for his love of the luxury Italian sports car brand.
He has come under renewed scrutiny following his arrest over allegations of extortion and money laundering.
Sibanyoni and his co-accused, Bafana Sindane, Mvimbi Masilela and Philemon Msiza, are accused of extorting more than R2.2 million from a mining businessman between 2022 and 2025.
