Taxi Boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Arrested In Mpumalanga

The South African Police Service (Saps) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals in Mpumalanga, with one of those arrested believed to be prominent taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni.

SAPS spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed the arrests to SurgeZirc SA on Tuesday morning.

Authorities have not yet officially disclosed the charges linked to the arrests.

Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Arrested By Special Task Force

According to information obtained by SurgeZirc SA, Sibanyoni was arrested by the Special Task Force and is currently being held at the Middelburg Police Station.

Police have yet to provide further details regarding the reasons behind the arrest.

However, SurgeZirc SA understands that the alleged charges include extortion.

Taxi Boss Previously Linked To Underworld Figures 

Sibanyoni has previously been linked to alleged underworld figures, including Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Allegations previously surfaced claiming that Matlala attempted to murder the taxi boss in Centurion in 2022.

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Police have not confirmed whether those allegations are connected to the latest arrests in Mpumalanga.

This is a developing story.