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Fannie Nkosi appears in court.
Suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has appeared in the Thohoyandou magistrate’s court in Limpopo and had his case postponed to mid-July.
Nkosi has been charged with defeating and obstructing the course of justice.
He allegedly tampered with evidence where a suspect was arrested for having dagga, explosives and unlicensed firearms in 2022.
Meanwhile, the court refused the SABC News’s application to broadcast the proceedings live.
Last month, Nkosi was denied bail by the Pretoria North magistrate’s court for alleged unlawful possession of explosives, theft and defeating the ends of justice.
Video | More details emerge on items found at Fannie Nkosi’s house raid:
According to information, suspended Sergeant Nkosi allegedly collected a police docket from Thohoyandou under the pretext that he was taking it to the SAPS head office in Gauteng.
He allegedly collected the docket of a suspect arrested in connection with possession of dagga, unlicensed firearms and explosives.
Video | Sgt Fannie Nkosi could face more charges:
Nkosi allegedly returned to the Thohoyandou police station and collected dagga.
He allegedly later booked the exhibits at the head office.
However, the exhibit bag was allegedly tampered with.
#sapsHQ The Commission’s Recommendations Investigative Task Team has brought additional charges of defeating and obstructing the course of justice against Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.
Sergeant Nkosi is now expected to appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 15 May… pic.twitter.com/iXCDTnbx3o
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 15, 2026
