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Fannie Nkosi named in Tshwane security tender claims at Madlanga Commission
What began as a routine inquiry has quickly turned into one of the more closely watched hearings at the Madlanga Commission, as fresh allegations surface around how a key security tender in Tshwane may have been handled.
At the centre of the testimony is Sergeant Fannie Nkosi from the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, who is accused of working alongside senior city officials to influence the outcome of a tender process.
Allegations of behind-the-scenes coordination
Evidence presented to the commission suggests that Nkosi, together with former Tshwane Metro Police Department deputy chief Umashi Dlamini and the city’s chief financial officer, Gareth Mnisi, may have acted to benefit a company linked to Nkosi’s family.
The company, Ngaphesheya Security Services, is said to have secured a TMPD security contract despite allegedly failing to meet several key requirements.
According to evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, the bid should have been disqualified. Instead, it is alleged that the process was adjusted after the fact to allow the company to qualify.
Questions over the tender process
The commission heard that documents linked to the bid were allegedly altered or supplemented months after the official submission deadline. This, the evidence suggests, took place at a time when no further changes should have been accepted.
Chaskalson further indicated that communication between officials may have been deliberately structured to avoid leaving an electronic trail, with Nkosi allegedly acting as an intermediary.
Nkosi has rejected this version of events. He told the commission that he did not intentionally act as a go-between and insisted that the company had submitted all required documents within the correct timeframe.
Disputed compliance and missing documents
A central issue in the case is whether Ngaphesheya Security Services met the tender criteria.
The commission was told that several important documents were missing, including proof of financial records, lease agreements, tax clearance, and insurance cover. In one instance, a vehicle lease document was said to be only a quotation rather than a formal agreement.
Chaskalson argued that there were multiple grounds on which the bid could have been rejected. Nkosi disputed this, maintaining that any concerns raised related to a different tender in Mpumalanga and not the Tshwane contract under scrutiny.
Political links and widening questions
The hearing also touched on broader claims of political involvement. WhatsApp exchanges presented at the commission suggested that individuals linked to political parties may have been part of discussions around the tender.
It was alleged that a list of preferred companies had been compiled, with references to involvement from members associated with ActionSA and the EFF.
Nkosi acknowledged communication with the individuals mentioned but denied any wrongdoing. He described some of the interactions as unrelated to the tender process, including social engagements and unrelated discussions.
Investigation expands
The fallout from the testimony is already being felt beyond the commission.
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya confirmed that Kholofelo Morodi has been placed on special leave while investigations continue. This follows internal processes initiated after claims surfaced linking individuals believed to be associated with ActionSA to the matter.
What comes next
With Nkosi’s testimony set to continue, the commission is expected to probe further into the details of the tender process and the relationships between those involved.
For many South Africans, cases like this strike a familiar chord. Questions around procurement, accountability, and fairness remain central to public trust in institutions.
As proceedings continue, the focus will remain on whether the evidence presented can substantiate the serious allegations now before the commission.
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Source: IOL
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