‘Trying to help the needy’: Sergeant Nkosi denies ‘pulling strings’ in Tshwane tenders, hiring processes

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at Madlanga commission at Brigette Mabandla Judicial College in Pretoria on 18 March 2026. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has denied allegations that he improperly influenced tender and recruitment processes within the City of Tshwane. Nkosi resumed his testimony before the Madlanga commission at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on Friday, 20 March.

The inquiry is examining Nkosi’s alleged role in municipal affairs, including a 2024 Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) security tender. Evidence presented this week has linked several figures to alleged tender irregularities, including City of Tshwane chief financial officer (CFO)Gareth Mnisi, TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dlamini, ActionSA councillor Kholofelo Morodi, who serves as MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, and EFF leader Julius Malema. Morodi has since been suspended by Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya after WhatsApp messages revealed she shared internal tender documents with Nkosi.

ActionSA’s Gauteng provincial executive committee (PEC) followed with its ownprecautionary suspension. Calls have also emerged for an investigation into Mnisi, whom Nkosi acknowledgedhe has a close relationship with. The commission heard that Morodi forwarded CVs of job applicants to Nkosi, asking him to follow up with Dlamini on vacancies within the TMPD.

[paywall]

This raised questions, as Nkosi is not employed by the City of Tshwane, while Morodi, as MMC, has direct access to municipal matters. Nkosi, who works for the organised crime unit within the South African Police Service (Saps), said his involvement was limited to tracking application progress.

[/paywall]