By Johnathan Paoli
The Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to suspended SAPS Gauteng organised crime unit sergeant Fannie Nkosi, finding that his release would not be in the interests of justice.
Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Magistrate Thandi Theledi said that Nkosi had failed to discharge the onus required in a Schedule 5 bail application, and ordered that he remain in custody until 21 May, when the case returns to court.
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“This court has carefully balanced the applicant’s constitutional rights, his personal circumstances, the presumption of innocence, and the interests of justice. The court finds that the applicant has failed to discharge the onus which rests on him. The interests of justice do not permit the release of the applicant on bail,” Theledi said.
Nkosi faces charges including theft, defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of an
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