Marcus Moloko
Warrant officer Sabelo Nkosi’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission on Monday was meant to be a serious account of police failures and political interference.
Instead, it turned into a masterclass in accidental comedy as Nkosi, known for his blunt delivery and streetwise metaphors, battled to filter his words in front of the commissioners.
From the moment he took the stand, Nkosi made it clear he wasn’t going to sugarcoat anything. He did not anticipate how hard it would be to translate his everyday language into courtroom-appropriate speech.
The result?A string of funny moments that had even commissioner chairman, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga chuckling, before gently reminding Nkosi to keep it professional.
“He didn’t have balls.”
Nkosi’s most viral moment came when he described a senior officer’s reluctance to confront suspects linked to organised crime.
“He didn’t have balls,” Nkiso declared
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