Close ties to CFO and brother’s tender bids: Cop grilled over Tshwane dealings at Madlanga commission

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at Madlanga Commission at Brigette Mabandla Judicial College in Pretoria on 18 March 2026. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu A South African Police Service (Saps) officer has come under intense scrutiny at the Madlanga commission regarding his alleged involvement in the City of Tshwane’s affairs. Sergeant Fannie Nkosi returned to continue his testimony at the commission, held at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on Thursday, 19 March.

Nkosi has been questioned about his alleged role in the procurement process of a Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) security tender. The three-year contract, advertised in 2024, was intended to appoint a company to protect municipal assets against land invasions. The commission heard this week that Nkosi forwarded the names of two companies – including Ngaphesheya, owned by his brother – to the City of Tshwane’s chief financial officer (CFO),Gareth Mnisi.

It was also revealed that an initial list of seven potential service providers had been compiled – allegedly by the EFF – and shared with Mnisi by TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dlamini in November 2024. Proceedings on Thursday turned to a series of WhatsApp exchanges between Nkosi and Mnisi. The messages revealed regular interactions beyond professional matters, including shared interests in motorbikes and social outings.

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Nkosi also introduced Mnisi to an indoor shooting range in November 2024. The police sergeant conceded that he and Mnisi maintained a close relationship.

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