Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni is back before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, where he is expected to face further questioning about allegations surrounding him and his links to figures in the taxi industry.
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EWN reported that Ferrari previously appeared before the commission in August and returned in September for further testimony. His evidence has included his relationship with the late taxi boss Jothan Msibi, allegations surrounding the taxi industry and his interactions with suspended police officer Fannie Nkosi.
Ferrari faces further questions
The latest appearance comes after evidence presented to the commission on Monday detailed WhatsApp exchanges involving taxi industry figures, including Ferrari and Oupa ‘Bafana’ Sindane.
The commission heard allegations that businessmen and contractors operating in Mpumalanga were pressured to make payments to avoid disruptions to their businesses. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson told the commission that affidavits and WhatsApp messages pointed to alleged extortion involving Bafana, Ferrari and their associates.
These allegations were presented to the commission and have not been established as criminal findings, reported IOL.
According to TimesLIVE, Ferrari has previously rejected allegations linking him to criminal syndicates. When he appeared before the commission earlier this month, he also objected to some lines of questioning, arguing that certain matters could prejudice his right to a fair criminal trial or fall outside the commission’s mandate.
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Links to suspended police officer
Another issue that has featured prominently in Ferrari’s testimony is his relationship with suspended SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.
Ferrari acknowledged knowing Fannie and described him as a social acquaintance who visited his home several times. He denied that their relationship involved the improper use of police resources, according to EWN.
Fannie had previously implicated Ferrari in evidence before the commission, including allegations concerning a group of businessmen referred to as the “Big Five.”
Ferrari has denied being part of a criminal syndicate.
What happens next?
Ferrari’s return comes as the commission continues examining alleged links between the taxi industry, police officers, criminal networks and allegations of extortion and corruption.
His evidence and the allegations put to him remain part of the commission’s inquiry and should not be treated as findings of guilt.
The Madlanga Commission is continuing its public hearings as it works towards completing its investigation into allegations of criminality and corruption within South Africa’s justice and law enforcement system.
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