Suspended Cop's Bail Fight Continues: Nkosi to Remain Behind Bars

Suspended police officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi bail application was postponed in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. Nkosi will spend four more nights in custody. Nkosi's suspension took effect on March 28, and he has testified before the Madlanga Commission. He is also accused of acting as a middleman between alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and senior police officers.

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian

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Suspended police officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi will spend four more nights in custody after his bail application was postponed in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.

Nkosi is facing multiple charges, including unlawful possession of explosives, three counts of failing to safeguard firearms, eight counts of failing to safeguard ammunition, defeating the administration of justice, failure to comply with firearm safe regulations, and theft.

The court heard that police found R50,000 hidden under a mattress, along with firearms and explosives, during a raid at Nkosi's home. The State is opposing bail, citing a strong case supported by evidence.

Nkosi's lawyer, Siza Dlali, argued that the charges are fabricated and intended to frustrate his client. Nkosi claimed he earns R16,500 a month and can afford R10,000 bail.

Nkosi's suspension took effect on March 28, and he has testified before the Madlanga Commission. He is also accused of acting as a middleman between alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and senior police officers.

The investigating officer detailed how the raid uncovered several original dockets and copies, some dating back to 2016, that were never resolved. The officer believes Nkosi kept these dockets to obstruct justice, including cases related to car hijackings and common robbery.

Nkosi denied allegations of theft involving police dockets, saying they were in his possession as part of his duties in a national task team dealing with cash-in-transit heists and violent crime. "I did not steal these dockets, nor did I defeat the ends of justice," he said.

Nkosi also rejected the allegation that a stun grenade was found at his home, calling the charge "fabricated". He told the court he is a South African citizen, born on September 11, 1982, and has lived in the country his entire life.

The court will reconvene on Monday, April 20, to continue the bail application. Nkosi will remain behind bars until then.