Sergeant Fannie Nkosi admitted that he shared SAPS confidential documents with alleged cartel members and taxi bosses.
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Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is expected back before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday as damning WhatsApp exchanges tighten scrutiny on alleged leaks of confidential police information to suspected cartel-linked figures.
Evidence presented to the commission points to a pattern of information-sharing that investigators say goes beyond casual contact.
The messages show Nkosi circulating sensitive material to a network that includes controversial businessman Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala, private security owner Steve Motsumi, and taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni.
On Tuesday, Nkosi insisted he was acting under instruction, claiming the disclosures were made on behalf of his suspended superior, Deputy Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya.
He confirmed that some of the information also reached figures within the taxi industry.
The exchanges further reveal moments where Nkosi appeared to react—sometimes with laughter, sometimes shock—to media reports exposing internal divisions within the SAPS.
Despite the mounting pressure, Nkosi has defended his actions.
He told the commission he shared information with Motsumi due to the businessman’s interest in national safety and crime trends, particularly in Johannesburg.
“I felt it was important to keep him informed,” Nkosi said.
The proceedings continue.
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