SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi Arrested After Pretoria Raid, Faces Charges Linked To Illegal Firearms

SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been arrested following a search-and-seizure operation at his home in Pretoria North.

Nkosi was taken into custody on 2 April 2026 and faces charges including allegedly defeating the ends of justice, theft, and possession of unlicensed ammunition, explosives and a stun grenade.

Police Raid Pretoria Home as Investigation Intensifies

The arrest followed a raid at Nkosi’s residence earlier on Thursday, where police executed a search-and-seizure warrant.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that a J51 search-and-seizure operation had been carried out in the area as part of an ongoing investigation.

Authorities reportedly cleared the property of occupants, including Nkosi’s wife, before proceeding with the search.

Charges Allegedly Linked to Firearms and Security Company

Nkosi has been charged in connection with firearms allegedly linked to his brother’s security company.

Additional charges include allegedly possessing unlicensed ammunition and explosives, as well as a stun grenade. He is expected to appear in court soon.

Details of his arrest surfaced publicly after Yusuf Abramjee shared an image of Nkosi’s Notice of Rights on social media.

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Sgt Fannie Nkosi face criminal charges. It relates to firearms allegedly found in his possession linked to his brother’s security company. He is in custody and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. https://t.co/7ogVtk1UZx pic.twitter.com/6z6pAfc0GF

— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) April 3, 2026

Fannie Nkosi’s Madlanga Commission Testimony Under Scrutiny

Nkosi recently appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he testified for more than six days.

During the hearings, he was accused of providing false information and being uncooperative. His name has since been included among individuals referred for further investigation.

He is one of five police officers under scrutiny following revelations at the commission, which is examining allegations of corruption, political interference and organised crime within the criminal justice system.

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Investigators are examining claims that Nkosi may have acted as an intermediary between senior police officials and alleged criminal figures.

Evidence presented at the commission included video footage and allegations that Nkosi collected money from the home of an accused individual on behalf of a senior officer.

Further information before the inquiry suggests he may have facilitated communication between a controversial tender figure and various contacts within law enforcement and alleged underworld networks.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the full scope of the allegations as investigations continue.