The Johannesburg high court heard testimony from Bidvest Protea Security officer Bethuel Cele about the 2022 ambush of taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni.Cele described how Sibanyoni was shot dead by gunmen in a BMW after entering Centurion Golf Estate in his red Ferrari.
The attack unfolded shortly after 10pm on August 10 2022, with Cele and colleague Francis Mazibuko taking cover behind a tree as the suspects opened fire.Cele fired 15 rounds from his 9mm pistol, reportedly wounding one gunman and witnessing another's fatal injury.During cross-examination, Cele's account was challenged over details of the number of suspects and evidence collected.The accused, including Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and Nthabiseng Nzama, face 25 charges including attempted murder.The case highlights tensions in South Africa's security sector and the legal complexities surrounding high-profile crimes.The court adjourned the matter to Wednesday for further proceedings.
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