Sibanyoni and co-accused refute claims of witness intimidation

Controversial businessman Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused have distanced themselves from allegations that they threatened individuals involved in their extortion case.

Sibanyoni and co-accused Daniel Masilela, Philemon Msiza, and Bafana Sindane appeared in the Delmas Magistrates’ Court in Mpumalanga on charges of extortion and money laundering.

The matter was postponed to the 20th of April next year.

The accused are alleged to have demanded more than R2.2 million in protection fees from a mining businessman over several years.

Sibanyoni’s legal representative, Shaun Abrahams, denied that his client threatened anyone involved in the case.

“My clients, Mr Sibanyoni and MJ & Sons, distance themselves entirely from any issues relating to threats directed at anybody in this matter.

We further confirm that we are in possession of the docket disclosure.” Reporting by Thato Letsaba VIDEO |Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and co-accused in court