The extortion case involving prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and three co-accused has been re-enrolled after it was earlier struck from the court roll.

The matter was removed from the roll earlier this month by a chief magistrate after the State prosecutor failed to appear in court. Reports indicate that the prosecutor’s absence was linked to alleged death threats, raising serious concerns about safety and security surrounding the case.

The development has placed renewed focus on the prosecution of the high-profile matter, which has attracted significant public interest across the province.

Sibanyoni and his three co-accused are expected to hand themselves over to authorities on Thursday before appearing in court. The case will now be heard in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court after being transferred from its original venue due to security considerations.

Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the alleged threats, but the decision to move the proceedings underscores concerns about ensuring the safety of court officials and maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.

The accused are expected to make their first appearance in the re-enrolled matter on Thursday, when the court is likely to hear preliminary issues and determine the way forward.

As the case returns to the court roll, attention will once again focus on the allegations facing the accused and the measures being taken to safeguard those involved in the legal proceedings.