Suspended SAPS Sergeant Nkosi Denied Bail in Pretoria

Suspended South African Police Service Sergeant Fannie Nkosi was denied bail on Tuesday in the Pretoria North Magistrates Court, where he faces multiple charges stemming from a raid on his Pretoria North home earlier this month. The court postponed his bail application to April 13, 2026, to allow prosecutors time to verify key details about the seized items and his personal circumstances.

Nkosi, a member of the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, was arrested on March 28 following his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is examining allegations of criminality and political interference in the justice system. The commission's special investigation task force conducted a search and seizure operation at his residence on April 2 under a J51 warrant, recovering a hand grenade, seven licensed firearms, nearly 500 rounds of ammunition, six case dockets and R50,000 in cash hidden beneath a mattress. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe stated that Nkosi could not adequately explain the cash's origin. The firearms were found in unsecured locations, including between a mattress, under a bed and in his vehicle, leading to charges of failure to safeguard them under the...