MADLANGA COMMISSION: ‘New sheriff’ message puts Sibanyoni’s influence over R500m deal under scrutiny

Reported by Daily Maverick · just now · Vincent Cruywagen

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A R500-million contract, a contractor seeking access to Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and a message declaring there was a ‘new sheriff in town’ expand on the Mpumalanga taxi boss’s alleged influence over businessmen and contractors.

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