Sgt Nkosi Appears in Court

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi appeared in court photo supplied

By Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson

Sargeant Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi (42) who is under suspension, attached to the Anti- Gang Unit of the South African Police Service, appeared before the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court for his first appearance.

The accused faces charges of unlawful possession of explosives, 3 counts of failure to safeguard firearms, 8 counts of failure to safeguard ammunition, defeating the administration of justice, failure to mount a stand up safe as per the SABS 953-1/2 and theft.

It is alleged that the Task Team emanating from the Madlanga Commission received a tip off regarding the unlawful ammunition at the accused’s place of residence.

Thereafter, on 02 April 2026 the task team executed a search warrant at the accused’s place of residence in Pretoria North.

Upon the execution of the search warrant, the police found firearms, ammunition, a stun grenade, South African Police Service police dockets and state issued items were discovered at various locations within his premises.

During the search a substantial amount of cash of more than R50 000 was concealed beneath a mattress.

The accused was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the origin of the money.

Following the search, the accused was arrested and remanded in custody.

The court granted an application by the State to postpone the matter for bail investigations.

The matter has been postponed to 13 April 2026 for bail proceedings.

The State intends to oppose the release of the accused on bail.