WATCH | Sergeant Nkosi returns to the Madlanga Commission to testify about his 'double life'
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.