The Mpumalanga Organised Crime of the SAPS has arrested three suspects, aged between 46 and 60, for extortion in connection with a case reported in Kwaggafontein in 2025, Amongst them is a prominent businessman. Joe ‘ Ferrari’ Sibanyoni.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of today, Tuesday 12 May 2026, in the provinces of Gauteng and Mpumalanga respectively.
It is alleged that the suspects demanded money from a businessman over an extended period of time until he reported the matter at Kwaggafontein Police Station. The case was referred to the SAPS Mpumalanga Organised Crime Unit for further investigation, which led to the arrests.
The suspects are expected to appear at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, facing a charge of extortion.
One suspect remains outstanding. At this stage the Police cannot rule out the possibilities of adding more charges against the arrested suspects, in relation to other cases, as the investigation continues.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has commended the SAPS members from Mpumalanga Organised Crime for the arrest.
