By Johnathan Paoli
Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Chief Commissioner Yolande Faro has distanced her office from alleged procurement interference by suspended Gauteng Organised Crime Unit Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi.
Appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Faro maintained that not only did Nkosi have no authority to become involved, she had no relationship with him at all.
“Sgt Fannie Nkosi had no right to interfere in any procurement related matters within the TMPD. He has no authority. He had no permission. I was not aware that he was busy interfering,” Faro said.
“I don’t know Sgt Fannie Nkosi. I never made contact with him. The first time I saw Sgt Fannie Nkosi was on the Madlanga Commission. So I want to state it categorically. He had no authority to interfere in any TMPD procurement related matters.”
Faro’s testimony came as the commission resumed public hearings following its Easter
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