Dhlamini says he only passed tender- related info to Nkosi

By Johnathan Paoli

Suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini has conceded that he repeatedly passed information between suspended Organised Crime Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi, but shifted blame to the latter, claiming that Nkosi was an “extension” of Mnisi in sensitive financial matters, including the controversial security tender linked to Gubis85 Solutions.

Returning to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Dhlamini acknowledged that he communicated with the CFO through Nkosi, despite the latter being a member of the public with no formal role in municipal financial processes.

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“As I indicated, the CFO saw it fit that he must use Sergeant Nkosi to communicate with me. He made Sergeant Nkosi his extension,” Dhlamini said.

Evidence leader advocate Matthew Chaskalson asked Dhlamini on why he did not engage directly with Mnisi,