Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, an officer with the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, has testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, denying allegations of bribery and claiming that controversial businessman Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe gave him Harley-Davidson biker gear, not cash.
Bribery Allegations and the Madlanga Commission
The claims against Nkosi stem from two videos taken at Molefe’s house on November 27, 2024, where he was seen carrying a bag, suspected to contain cash. However, Nkosi explained that he visited Molefe’s house en route from court and collected gloves, a helmet, a shield, and a T-shirt bought by Molefe in December 2023, intending to return them to a Harley-Davidson store because they were small or could not fit Molefe.
Nkosi, Molefe’s biking mentor, claimed the riding gear was inside the bag. Molefe allegedly only discovered the clothes did not fit when he was due to wear them, 11 months after he had purchased them. Chief evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson said: ‘I don’t find that plausible.’
Discrepancies and Inconsistencies
Chaskalson highlighted a discrepancy, noting the bag’s contents, with a visible rectangular shape, seemed inconsistent with Nkosi’s claim it held gloves, a T-shirt, a shield, and helmet. Nkosi pointed out that the photo was misleading, citing examples like his sneakers appearing black when they were actually orange, and his blue jeans looking black, suggesting the image was inaccurate.
Nkosi also testified that he gave SABC reporter Natasha Phiri R500 as a ‘token of appreciation’ for sharing social media blogger Musa Khawula’s contact information. Nkosi testified last week that Khawula was wanted by police due to complaints from businessman Ze Nxumalo and ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, who found his social media posts offensive.
According to the South African Government website, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is tasked with investigating allegations of corruption and maladministration. The commission’s findings will be crucial in determining the fate of those accused of wrongdoing.
- Nkosi denied bribery allegations, claiming he received Harley-Davidson gear from Molefe.
- The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of corruption and maladministration.
- Nkosi testified that he gave Phiri R500 as a ‘token of appreciation’ for sharing Khawula’s contact information.
