By Mapaballo Borotho

- Notorious taxi tycoon Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni is appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, where he will face questions about criminal syndicates and their alleged influence over law enforcement.
- Previous testimony and investigative evidence have raised allegations that Sibanyoni received confidential police intelligence and sensitive information.
- His appearance follows testimony from former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya, who spoke about distrust within various law enforcement agencies.
Notorious taxi tycoon Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni is taking the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, 28 August 2026.
The commission is expected to question Sibanyoni about criminal syndicates and their alleged influence over law enforcement agencies.
This comes as witnesses and investigative evidence presented to the commission have alleged that Sibanyoni received confidential police intelligence and sensitive information, raising questions about possible links between individuals operating within law enforcement and organised criminal networks.
Sibanyoni is believed to operate a transport empire consisting of about 400 minibus taxis across Gauteng and Mpumalanga. He has also been identified as an alleged attempted murder victim in a case involving underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
In a separate case before a Mpumalanga court, Sibanyoni is facing criminal charges of extortion and money laundering.
Today’s testimony follows that of former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya, who testified about distrust within various law enforcement agencies.
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