Suspended SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi Resigns Ahead Of Disciplinary Hearing
Suspended sergeant Fannie Nkosi has reportedly resigned from SAPS while facing criminal charges linked to a raid at his Pretoria North home and a separate case in Limpopo.
Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) sergeant Fannie Nkosi has formally resigned from the police service, reportedly submitting his resignation ahead of a scheduled disciplinary hearing.
The police have reportedly confirmed receiving Nkosi’s resignation letter, which sources said was submitted on Friday.
His resignation comes as he faces criminal charges, including theft, fraud and defeating the ends of justice, following a raid at his Pretoria North home.
During the operation, investigators reportedly recovered firearms, ammunition, police dockets and R52,700 in cash.
Nkosi’s case was postponed to 5 November for the outcome of representations submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). He remains in custody after being denied bail on multiple occasions.
Pretoria North Raid And Criminal Charges
Nkosi faces charges arising from the raid at his home, where police reportedly seized items including firearms, ammunition and police case dockets.
The circumstances surrounding the possession of these items form part of the criminal proceedings against him. The charges remain allegations and have not, on the information provided, resulted in a conviction.
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His resignation from SAPS does not resolve the criminal case, which is continuing through the courts.
Separate Case Linked To Limpopo Drug Bust
Nkosi also faces a separate case in Venda, Limpopo, relating to a drug bust in Thohoyandou in November 2022.
During that operation, police seized dagga, illegal firearms and explosives, according to the information provided.
Prosecutors have alleged that, several months after the bust, Nkosi went to the Thohoyandou police station and falsely claimed to be a colonel sent from SAPS head office.
He allegedly used the claim to obtain the original case docket before returning to remove the confiscated dagga from police custody.
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Investigators later discovered that evidence bags containing the drugs had been tampered with. The exhibits were eventually booked in at police head office, according to the allegations.
The claims form part of the separate case against Nkosi and remain subject to the legal process.
Nkosi Remains In Custody
Nkosi remains behind bars after being denied bail several times, while his Pretoria case is scheduled to return to court on 5 November.
His resignation marks a change in his employment status with SAPS, but the criminal proceedings against him remain ongoing.
