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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi under scrutiny over job applications, tenders and associations

The Madlanga commission has uncovered multiple job application receipt form, that Sergent Fannie Nkosi shared with Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Head, Umashi Dlamini in August last year. Nkosi allegedly obtained the documents from suspended MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi. The commission noted that while the forms indicate a processing period of up to 12 weeks, Dlamini received them within just three weeks of submission. Nkosi […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi admits brother secured TMPD tender, implicates Malema

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has admitted at the Madlanga Commission that his brother’s company was among the successful bidders for a tender at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) during the metro's 2024/2025 financial year. The commission heard that WhatsApp exchanges between Nkosi and City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, revealed discussions around individuals linked to the tender process. In the messages, Mnisi asks Nkosi to identify Sipho Nkomo and Joe […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi questioned over sharing of CCTV footage and police information with civilian

WhatsApp exchanges between Mthakathi Mswazi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, alongside CCTV footage of the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. The footage was allegedly sent to Nkosi by Mswazi, who is also said to have links to accused hitman, Floyd Tiego Mabusela. Under cross-examination, Nkosi told the commission that he contacted Mswazi about an hour after receiving the video […]

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Cat Matlala enjoyed ‘unusual freedom’ at Kgosi Mampuru: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed claims that alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was living comfortable at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. Mkhwanazi told Parliament's ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, that he received a handwritten letter from an inmate who shared a cell with Matlala at the maximum facility. He says the inmate alleged that Matlala had a close relationship with the head of the facility and made […]

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 71

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Madlanga Commission | Shibiri denies influencing officials to accept bribes

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri, has denied attempting to influence officials involved in the investigation into the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, Shibiri maintained that he had in fact cautioned investigators against accepting alleged bribes linked to the case. Swart was shot dead in April 2024 in what has been described as a case of […]

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Madlanga Commission | Bank statements show Shibiri received loan from Matlala

The Madlanga Commission has heard that suspended SAPS head of organised crime, Richard Shibiri, received a R70 000 loan from alleged underworld figure and tenderpreneur, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. Bank statements presented before the inquiry show the payment was made at a time when Shibiri had a positive balance in his account. Counsel questioned why he sought financial assistance from Matlala - a known SAPS contractor facing serious allegations - and […]

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim claims he paid over R40m to businessman linked to Tembisa Hospital Scandal

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence suggesting that controversial North West businessman, Suleiman Carrim, chanelled close to R47 million to businessman, Hangwani Morgan Maumela. Carrim testified before the commission on Monday, that the funds were transferred through Luthaga Trading Enterprise, a company owned by Maumela’s sister. He told the commission that while he and Maumela developed a friendship, they also entered into business discussions related to the mining industry. Maumela, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim criticised for suggesting Commission endangers lives

The Madlanga Commission has rebuked controversial North West businessman, Suleiman Carrim, for suggesting that the commission endangers lives. Carrim's legal representative, Advocate Kemeel Prehmid, had challenged his client’s in-person appearance before the commission, citing concerns for his safety. He said Carrim has faced threats since his name surfaced in allegations before the commission. Commission chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, acknowledged that while commissioners are thick-skinned against criticism, "unbecoming behavior must still be […]

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