Yolande Faro has told the Madlanga Commission that suspended sergeant Fannie Nkosi had no authority to be involved in procurement processes within the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD).
During her testimony, Faro stressed that Nkosi was never granted permission to interfere in tender-related matters, making it clear that his actions were not sanctioned by the department.
PROCUREMENT IRREGULARITIES UNDER SCRUTINY
The commission is investigating allegations that municipal funds were diverted into unauthorised accounts, raising concerns about governance failures within the metro.
Faro said she had no knowledge of such transactions, while also warning strongly against corruption within law enforcement, stating that officials implicated in wrongdoing would be held accountable.
ALLEGATIONS OF MANIPULATION AND POLITICAL LINKS
Suspended deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini is at the centre of the probe, facing accusations of manipulating procurement processes to benefit certain contractors.
Evidence presented suggests that oversight systems were bypassed, conflicts of interest were not disclosed and irregular expenditure occurred.
Nkosi, in his testimony, alleged that Dhlamini instructed him to engage with the city’s chief financial officer, Gareth Mnisi, who would then consult “CIC Juju” to verify companies—an allegation that has raised concerns about possible political interference.
CALLS FOR STRONGER OVERSIGHT
Faro maintained she had no prior interaction with Nkosi before the commission and reiterated that he had no role in TMPD procurement.
She also highlighted internal weaknesses, including the lack of top-secret security clearance among some senior officials, warning that this poses risks to sensitive systems.
Faro called for stricter vetting processes and reforms to strengthen accountability, adding that restoring integrity within the department remains a priority.
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