Fannie Nkosi calls it quits

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated after publication.

JOHANNESBURG – Disgraced SAPS official Fannie Nkosi has resigned.

Nkosi faces charges of fraud, theft and defeating the ends of justice. He has transitioned from being a key witness at the Madlanga Commission to a high-profile accused.

Firearms, ammunition, a hand grenade, cash and police dockets were seized during a raid at his home.

His legal woes were not only criminal, he faces a disciplinary process with his employer, the SAPS, following his appearance at the Commission.

He faces misconduct charges among others.

eNCA Investigations understands Nkosi had been mulling over an exit ahead of an internal disciplinary hearing.

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed receiving Nkosi’s letter of resignation.

“We have received the letter of his resignation,” Mathe said.