MIDDELBURG - A fourth suspect wanted in connection with the extortion case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni is expected to handed himself to the police on Friday.
He will also face extortion and money laundering charges alongside Sibanyoni and two others.
Sibanyoni was arrested by the Special Task Force in Pretoria early hours of the morning on Tuesday. Two other people were arrested alongside the businessman.
The three appeared in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.
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Police were reportedly in contact with the man and trying to convince him to hand himself in.
Sibanyoni's name has previously surfaced in several investigations, including those relating to taxi violence.
The 60-year-old has also been linked to alleged cartel boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
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He built a transport empire in Mpumalanga, reportedly spanning taxis, buses, and logistics operations.
His nickname is said to stem from his preference for luxury and high-performance vehicles.
He launched the Joe Sibanyoni Foundation, aimed at “bridging the economic gap”.
Sibanyoni's arrest is linked to a businessman who filed an extortion complaint to the value of R2 million against him.
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He has denied the allegations, through his lawyer, former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams, he will be bringing a civil claim for defamation.