Ser. Fannie Nkosi (Photo: @sgtfannienkosi / X)
Sgt. Fannie Nkosi remains in custody after appearing in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The state is further investigating his bail application.
Brig. Athlenda Mathe, spokesperson for the police, says Nkosi was arrested earlier after a raid at his home in Pretoria North. The court adjourned the case to give the state time to verify information regarding his bail application.
Nkosi, who is attached to the Gauteng Organized Crime Unit, is also linked to proceedings before the Madlanga Commission.
Mathe says the raid is part of an ongoing investigation.
“The SAPS can confirm that a search and seizure operation was successfully carried out in Pretoria North,” said Mathe.
According to her, several items were found during the operation, including firearms, ammunition and police files. Officers seized:
- A .38 special revolver that was hidden in a mattress
- An R5 gun under a bed
- A 9 mm pistol in one of Nkosi’s vehicles
- various cartridges, including AK-47
- government-issued ammunition believed to be in his possession illegally
Mathe explained that some firearms were not legally stored in a properly mounted safe, which is a violation of the Firearms Control Act.
Furthermore, six police files were found in an outside room. According to the police, these cases are related to serious and violent crimes, including transit robberies and hijackings.
“When a dossier is closed and stored as unresolved, it should not be in the possession of an investigating officer. We are now investigating how these dossiers ended up in his possession.”
The police are also investigating a large amount of cash that was allegedly found with Nkosi and for which he could not account.
According to Mathe, investigative teams have already been deployed at various police stations to determine how the relevant cases were handled and whether Nkosi played a role in their closure as “undetected”.
The SAPS welcomed the court’s decision to postpone the case as it gives them time to strengthen their case and oppose bail.
Link with Madlanga Commission
Evidence before the Madlanga Commission had earlier heard that a previous search at Nkosi’s home reportedly yielded a credit card belonging to accused businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Nkosi defended his actions, including his failure to disclose that Matlala had reportedly requested the urgent return of the card. He was also recently questioned about inconsistencies in his testimony.
The investigation continues.