By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The South African Police Services (SAPS) confirmed that Fannie Nkosi, who is attached to the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit has resigned with immediate effect.
Nkosi is currently in custody, facing charges of being in 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.
He also faces a separate case in Venda, Limpopo, linked to a November 2022 drug bust in Thohoyandou, where police seized dagga, illegal firearms and explosives.
He was suspended due to allegations before Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that he acted as an intermediary between former SAPS Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and figures linked to crime cartels.
SAPS national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed to Fullview that Nkosi’s letter of resignation was received.
“We have received the letter of his resignation,” Mathe said.
Nkosi was arrested on 2 April after his house in Pretoria North was raided, where items recovered included an R5 rifle, a revolver, a 9mm firearm, ammunition, a stun grenade, and official Saps dockets.
Nkosi seeks a review of the decision to prosecute him.
His legal team filed representations with the NPA, asking prosecutors to reconsider pursuing a criminal case against him.
The outcome was supposed to be delivered on 15 October however, state prosecutor Tholoana Sekhonyana told the court that the process remained outstanding.
“The matter is on the roll for the outcome of representations. The defence needs representations to the Director of Public Prosecutions,” Sekhonyana said.
The matter has been postponed to 5 November.
Nkosi’s departure follows the resignation of Sibiya on 12 October 2026.
Sibiya left the police service while facing disciplinary proceedings, and SAPS subsequently classified his departure as a dishonourable discharge.
It is not yet clear whether Nkosi’s resignation will affect the disciplinary proceedings against him or how SAPS will formally classify his departure.