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A case has been registered at Pretoria North involving suspended SAPS member Sgt Fannie Hezekiel Nkosi.
The charges include possession of unlicensed ammunition, theft, defeating the ends of justice, and failure to properly secure firearms and ammunition in terms of the Firearms Control Act.
On 2 April 2026 at approximately 07:30, the “Madlanga Team” executed a J50 warrant at Nkosi’s premises.
During the raid, authorities seized 490 rounds of unlicensed ammunition and one hand grenade belonging to the state.
Several case dockets from different police stations were also discovered.
The team further found multiple firearms not stored in a safe. These included four pistols, three rifles, and one shotgun. Testing confirmed the firearms are registered to Nkosi, and valid licences were presented.
Following the operation, additional charges were added, including negligent handling of firearms and possession of a prohibited explosive.
Nkosi was arrested and detained at Pretoria North SAPS under SAPS 14 dated 11 April 2026.
He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
The “Madlanga Team” is arranging to transfer him from Pretoria North SAPS to a secure, undisclosed location.
