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Nkosi ‘unable to’ return ammunition as he was suspended, says lawyer

Dailydispatch · · 242 words · By Isaac Mahlangu
Legal Proceedings/Bail Hearing
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“Organised Crime Unit sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s lawyer has told the Pretoria North magistrate’s court he was unable to return state property in his possession because of his suspension.”
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The web search results mention Nkosi's lawyer and the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court regarding his bail application and state property, but none of the retrieved snippets explicitly state that the lawyer told the court he was *unable* to return state property *because of his suspension*. The evidence is related to the bail hearing context but does not confirm this specific detail.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. Its 1,154 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders, and a P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Police_Service
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zenzile Miriam Makeba ( mə-KAY-bə, Xhosa: [máˈkʼêːɓà̤] ; 4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Makeba
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web search NEUTRAL — Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, accused of multiple offences including unlawful possession of explosives, told the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court he is not a flight risk and can afford R10,000 bail.
https://themercury.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-04-13-st…
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“Nkosi is applying for bail after his arrest on April 2 for ammunition, dockets and a state-issued hand grenade found in his possession that he was allegedly not authorised to have, and failure to mount his safe where his guns were kept.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Nkosi was arrested on or around April 2 for possessing items including ammunition, dockets, and a state-issued hand grenade, and for failing to mount his gun safe. This is reported across different news sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article displays the various political parties' party candidate lists for the 2019 South African general election. The National Assembly of South Africa is elected every five years by party-list …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_lists_for_the_2019_South…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article displays the various political parties' party candidate lists for the 2024 South African general election. The National Assembly of South Africa is elected every five years by party-list …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_lists_for_the_2024_South…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. Its 1,154 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders, and a P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Police_Service
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“The bail hearing is continuing after it began last week.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that the bail hearing for Nkosi was ongoing or continuing after it began previously.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nkosi back in court: Bail application to continue, State to oppose.Suspended cop Fannie Nkosi to spend another week behind bars.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nkosi Maintains Innocence Ahead Of Bail Hearing Continuation. Nkosi’s legal stance remains firm, with his affidavit outlining his denial of all allegations brought against him.
https://surgezirc.co.za/pktt-inquiry/state-to-oppose-fannie-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Last week, Nkosi told the court that he fears for his life while behind bars.Nkosi is currently making a formal bail application in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court following his arrest earlier t…
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/04/13/safety-concerns-take-centre…
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“Dlali told the court there was no evidence that Nkosi may interfere with witnesses in the case, who include members of the police task team.”
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The web search results mention that Dlali addressed the court regarding witness interference, but the specific claim that he stated there was *no evidence* of interference is only strongly suggested or mentioned in context across the search results, not confirmed as a direct, repeated statement across independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dlali said police seized seven firearms from Nkosi’s home but maintained they were legally stored in a mounted, compliant safe. play_arrow. Nkosi to spend another week behind bars Nonhlanhla Harris.
https://www.yfm.co.za/2026/04/13/nkosi-to-spend-another-week…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nkosi, through his lawyer advocate Siza Dlali, told the commission that he feared being poisoned in general cells and asked to be kept in the Kgosi Mampuru correctional service hospital section.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-04-14-docket-sgt-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — The bail application of suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is currently underway at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court
https://www.atnews.co.za/suspended-saps-sergeant-fannie-nkos…
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“There was also no evidence that Nkosi would attempt to endanger anyone if released on bail nor evade trial.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that Dlali addressed the court regarding Nkosi's intentions, specifically stating there was no evidence that Nkosi would endanger anyone or evade trial.
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web search NEUTRAL — The bail hearing is continuing after it began last week. Dlali told the court there was no evidence that Nkosi may interfere with witnesses in the case, who include members of the police task team.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-20-nko…
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web search NEUTRAL — In motivating for bail, Nkosi told the court he intends to stand trial and would not evade justice. "He has no intention of evading trial and will stand before the court to answer to these charges.
https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/nkosi-pleads-not-guilt…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nkosi has denied the charges, stating that he earns R16 500 a month and can afford R10 000 bail. Through his lawyer, Siza Dlali, he argued that the State's case is weak and lacks evidence, adding that…
https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/cape-times/20260414…
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“Dlali said Nkosi had only left South Africa once and was prepared to hand over his passports should he be granted bail.”
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The web search results mention Dlali's statements regarding Nkosi's travel history and willingness to surrender passports, but this specific combination of details is not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article lists the members of the National Assembly of South Africa during the 23rd South African Parliament, which sat between 1999 and 2004. Members were elected during the elections of 2 June 1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Suspended police officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi will spend more time behind bars after his bail application was postponed in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-04-13-more-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has told the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court that he could only afford R10,000 bail, but South Africans were not buying it.
https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/sergeant-fannie-nkosi-c…
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“Dlali withdrew his submission made last week in which he told the court that from the pictures submitted by police, there was no stun grenade found on Nkosi’s property.”
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The web search results indicate that Dlali made submissions regarding the stun grenade, including withdrawing previous statements, but the specific detail of withdrawing a submission *stating* there was no stun grenade is not independently corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Earlier this month, when police raided Nkosi's home, they allegedly found the closed dockets relating to robberies and violent crimes, a stun grenade and more than R50,000 concealed in ...
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-13-nko…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nkosi calls claim that police found a stun grenade at his house a 'fabrication'.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/fannie-nk…
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web search NEUTRAL — The court hears Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's bail application. His lawyer, Adv Sizo Dlali, says his client pleads not guilty to all charges and can afford R10,000 bail. #fanienkosi #BailHearing...
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1985909828673333/
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“He said that was an error on his part.”
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The web search results link Dlali's comments about the stun grenade to an 'error,' but this specific statement is not independently corroborated by multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — A stun grenade, also known as a flash grenade, flashbang, thunderflash, or sound bomb, is a non-lethal explosive device used to temporarily disorient an enemy's senses. Upon detonation, a stun grenade…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stun_grenade
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web search NEUTRAL — A Taser, baton round and a stun grenade were used in an attempt to stop a man wielding a knife and damaging property outside a police station, watchdog Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) fou…
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1682607/Derby-police-stati…
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“Dlali said that after carefully reviewing the pictures, he realised that there was indeed a stun grenade.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that Dlali stated he realized the stun grenade was present after reviewing pictures.
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“Nkosi maintains he has no knowledge of the “alleged stun grenade that was found” on his property, his lawyer said.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that Nkosi's lawyer stated Nkosi claims no knowledge of the alleged stun grenade.
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