{
  "id": 10697088,
  "title": "‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni admits he fronted for mining businessman to profit from tender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ferrari-sibanyoni-admits-he-fronted-for-mining-businessman-to-profit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:31:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/ferrari-sibanyoni-fronted-mining-businessman-profit-tender/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwaggafontein taxi driver Joe 'Ferrari' Sibonyoni has confessed to partnering with a mining businessman to capitalize on tender regulations. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Sibonyoni addressed questions about his business dealings. A WhatsApp message was presented as evidence, allegedly demonstrating a protection racket. Commissioner Matthew Chaskalson read a statement from businessman Tengane Ntuli, claiming Sibonyoni and accomplice Bafana Sindane extorted him to secure a contract for R572 Moloto Road upgrade. Sibonyoni denied wrongdoing, stating their partnership aimed to help Ntuli secure the contract. Ntuli held mining rights at a quarry, and Sibonyoni facilitated local content by paying R900,000. Chaskalson probed Sibonyoni about a text message with five names believed to be victims of a shooting, which the taxi boss claimed he was aware of. Sibonyoni and Ntuli initially agreed on a 50-50 profit split, later settling on a 60-40 arrangement due to Ntuli's industry experience. The taxi boss explained their business structure and the 30% local content requirement, stating Ntuli supplied materials from the quarry while Sibonyoni managed the partnership.",
  "summary": "The Madlanga Commission on Tuesday heard details of an alleged business relationship between Joe Sibanyoni and Tengane Ntuli.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Ferrari Sibonyoni admits to partnering with mining businessman for profit",
    "WhatsApp message evidence of alleged protection racket presented in court",
    "Ntuli and Sibonyoni agreed on 60-40 profit split after initial 50-50"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}