WATCH | Madlanga probe: Witness F testifies on crime links

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, known publicly as Witness F, has returned to testify before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, confronting allegations that he served as a secret link between suspected crime bosses and senior police officials.

Nkosi, an officer attached to the SAPS crime Intelligence unit, had previously been granted anonymity when he first appeared before the commission. He worked under the suspended deputy police commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya’s leadership. 

But that protection collapsed after he launched a court application last year attempting to block his testimony — a move that ultimately exposed his identity.

Now he is expected to answer some of the commission’s most serious allegations yet.At the heart of the claims is suspected crime boss Katiso “KT” Molefe.

Testimonies alleged that Nkosi collected bribe money from Molefe, accusations bolstered by CCTV footage already presented to the commission.

The footage reportedly shows Nkosi arriving at Molefe’s home empty-handed and leaving carrying a bag.

The commission is also probing whether Nkosi acted as a go-between linking SAPS organised crime boss Richard Shibiri with another alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Despite his identity now being public, Nkosi will testify in person at the commission.Meanwhile, the fallout surrounding the commission continues to deepen.

A suspect arrested over the weekend in connection with the murder of Witness D, known as Marius van der Merwe is expected to appear in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Witness D was gunned down in front of his family in December, shortly after revealing alleged corruption and a suspected cover-up involving senior EMPD officials.

His killing sent shockwaves through South Africa’s law-enforcement ranks.

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