Prosecutor Suspended After Missing Court in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Case
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- •The prosecutor was suspended on May 18, 2026, after not showing up in court for Sibanyoni's trial.
- •An arrest warrant was issued for the prosecutor following the failure to appear.
- •Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni faces extortion charges in the ongoing legal case.
- •The South African Police Service publicly stated on May 18, 2026, that the case against Sibanyoni remains strong despite the prosecutor's absence.
- •The court hearing was delayed due to the prosecutor's failure to attend.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the suspended prosecutor is arrested and replaced promptly the Sibanyoni trial could resume quickly, restoring confidence in the judicial process and potentially leading to a timely verdict.
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AFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Why prosecutor in Joe Sibanyoni case did not show upAFRICAAllAfrica - TopSouth Africa: Prosecutor Faces Arrest After Taxi Boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni Escapes Extortion ChargesAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)JUSTICE DELAYED: Prosecutor faces arrest after taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni escapes extortion chargesAFRICAIOL (South Africa)