Madlanga Commission of Inquiry witness Organised Crime Unit Officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi returned at the commission on Monday.
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Sergeant Fannie Nkosi returns to the Madlanga Commission on Monday, stepping back into the spotlight as explosive allegations place him at the centre of a murky intersection between policing and organised crime.
Accused of acting as a pivotal conduit linking suspected cartel figures, government officials and senior police leadership, Nkosi’s testimony has already sketched a troubling portrait of blurred lines where influence, access, and sensitive information may have flowed through a shadowy network operating beyond public view.
The commission has heard claims that Nkosi maintained close relationships with individuals tied to the so-called “Big 5” cartel, raising fears that sensitive investigations may have been compromised.
Attention is now turning to physical evidence, including CCTV footage allegedly showing Nkosi leaving a suspect’s home with a white bag—an image expected to be rigorously tested under cross-examination.
Yet it is his digital trail that has delivered one of the most unsettling moments so far.
Nkosi confirmed sending a photograph of murdered musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka to Mpho Lekukela just days after the November 2022 killing.
His message was direct and chilling: “Why didn’t you call him to order?” Lekukela responded: “I didn’t know.”
Despite repeated questioning, Nkosi failed to provide any coherent explanation. “I don’t know… I can’t remember,” he said, his uncertainty deepening concern.
The proceedings will start at 9:30am.
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