Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and his co-accused appeared in the Delmas Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where they were granted bail of R70,000 each in an extortion and money laundering case involving R2.2 million.
The case, which alleges that Sibanyoni and his associates demanded protection fees from a mining businessman between 2022 and 2025, was re-enrolled at Delmas after being struck off the roll in Kwaggafontein on 18 May. The National Prosecuting Authority moved the matter citing safety concerns for court officials.
Sibanyoni’s legal team filed an urgent application in the Mpumalanga High Court on 27 May to interdict the re-enrolment and challenge the arrest warrant. The application is scheduled to be heard on 2 June, though it does not halt proceedings.
The matter was postponed to 1 September 2026. Bail conditions require the accused to attend all future court dates, report to police every alternate week, and avoid interfering with witnesses. Sibanyoni has denied the allegations and maintains a legitimate business relationship with the complainant.
