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South AfricaJohannesburg court refuses bail to businessman Brown Mogotsi
South AfricaState opposes Mogotsi bail, says witnesses saw him shoot at own car- South AfricaMogotsi denies all charges as he applies for bail over alleged staged hitAlleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi denied all charges against him at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday as he applied for bail, dismissing the case as unfounded and speculative. Mogotsi, who was arrested about two weeks ago, faces five charges: unlawful possession of a firearm…May 25, 2026
- South AfricaMogotsi disputes claims linking Matlala to Big Five syndicateNorth West businessman Brown Mogotsi has told a parliamentary committee that he does not believe alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala, also known as “Cat”, is part of the Big Five crime syndicate. Mr Mogotsi was speaking on Tuesday during his testimony before an ad hoc committee of the…February 25, 2026
- South AfricaParliament rejects claims Speaker Didiza shielded witnessesSouth Africa’s Parliament has rejected claims that Speaker Didiza acted to protect or shield two witnesses from appearing before an ad hoc parliamentary committee investigating corruption allegations. Political parties had accused National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza of blocking subpoenas for…February 6, 2026
- South AfricaMchunu faces Madlanga Commission over police corruption allegationsSuspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday afternoon to answer allegations he aligned himself with criminal networks and used his political influence to protect individuals under investigation. Mchunu's testimony comes…December 2, 2025
- South AfricaMadlanga Evidence Leader Accuses Brown Mogotsi of LyingAn exchange at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 19 November 2025 in Tshwane became tense when evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson questioned the credibility of witness Brown Mogotsi. The confrontation arose after Mogotsi alleged during his testimony that he had worked as an agent, prompting…November 19, 2025
- South AfricaNkabinde tells MPs he only met Mogotsi onceSuspended Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedric Nkabinde, has reiterated before Parliament that his contact with alleged intelligence informant Brown Mogotsi was minimal. Appearing before the ad hoc committee investigating police corruption on Wednesday, Nkabinde maintained that Nkabinde…November 19, 2025
- South AfricaMogotsi Says Luck Saved Him in Alleged AssassinationAlleged Crime Intelligence agent Brown Mogotsi has provided a gripping account of what he says was an attempt on his life, speaking before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday afternoon. The incident, which reportedly occurred in October on the N3 highway near Vosloorus, has sparked widespread…November 19, 2025
- South AfricaNkabinde Returns to Parliament After Testimony RejectionCedric Nkabinde returns to parliament's ad hoc committee investigating police corruption on Tuesday after lawmakers rejected his testimony last week over inconsistencies in his sworn statement and oral evidence. Nkabinde, chief of staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, admitted to…November 19, 2025
- South AfricaMogotsi testimony delayed at Madlanga Commission South AfricaAlleged Crime Intelligence agent Brown Mogotsi will resume testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at 1400 GMT on Wednesday afternoon after his appearance was delayed due to discrepancies identified in his statement, the commission said. Mogotsi will consult with his legal team to review…November 19, 2025
- South AfricaMogotsi: ‘Gen Mkhwanazi and King Misuzulu were recruited by CIA’Controversial businessman, Brown Mogotsi has alleged before the Madlanga commission of inquiry that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini were recruited by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Mogotsi told the commission on Tuesday…November 18, 2025
- South AfricaBrown Mogotsi Takes the Stand at Madlanga CommissionBrown Mogotsi appeared before the Madlanga Commission today as the inquiry continued its examination of alleged criminality, political interference, and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system. His testimony, scheduled to run through Wednesday at Bridgette Mabandla College in…November 18, 2025
- South AfricaANC grants Mchunu special leave from party duties amid probeThe African National Congress granted suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu special leave from party duties on Tuesday, reversing an earlier decision to keep him in his organizational roles while corruption investigations continue. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announced at a media…November 11, 2025
- South AfricaQuestions Over Vehicle Ownership in Mogotsi ShootingPolice are continuing their investigation into the alleged attempted murder of North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, amid growing uncertainty surrounding the vehicle ownership of the car he was driving during the attack. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Monday evening along the…November 9, 2025
- South AfricaBrown Mogotsi’s digital devices confiscated during investigationJOHANNESBURG, 5 November 2025- South African police have seized digital devices belonging to controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi, nearly a month after a court issued a search warrant against him. Police confirmed that officers met Mogotsi and his legal representatives in Johannesburg on…November 5, 2025
- South AfricaPolice: Mogotsi May Face Defeating Ends of Justice ChargeJOHANNESBURG, 4 November 2025- Police have confirmed that North West businessman Brown Mogotsi could face a defeating ends of justice charge if investigations reveal that he staged his own assassination attempt. The businessman allegedly survived a shooting on Monday night in Vosloorus, east of…November 4, 2025
- CrimeJust Comrades, Not Friends: Mchunu on MogotsiCAPE TOWN, 21 October 2025- Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has reaffirmed that he only knows North West political figure Brown Mogotsi as a comrade, not as a personal associate. Mchunu made the clarification on Tuesday during his continued testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee…October 21, 2025
- South AfricaNkabinde: 'I Don’t Have Any Relationship with Mogotsi'JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, has denied having any personal relationship with controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi. Speaking at a media briefing in Sandton on Thursday, Nkabinde said his interactions with Mogotsi were purely…October 10, 2025
- South AfricaPolice raid Sibiya home, seize laptop and cellphonesSouth African police raided the home of suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya on Wednesday and seized electronic devices as investigations intensify into alleged links between senior officers and criminal syndicates. A laptop and several cellphones were seized from Sibiya's…October 9, 2025
- South AfricaBrown Mogotsi Insists He is Still an ANC MemberMAHIKENG, South Africa- Contested North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has rejected claims by the African National Congress (ANC) that his membership has expired, insisting he remains a member “in good standing.” The ANC announced last week that its records showed Brown Mogotsi was no longer part…October 6, 2025
- South AfricaPolice Minister Mchunu ready to testify at Madlanga probePolice minister Senzo Mchunu said he is ready to testify at the Madlanga Commission investigating political interference in law enforcement but remains uncertain about when he will be called. The minister on special leave spoke Saturday at a memorial event in KwaZulu-Natal while visiting the home…October 6, 2025
- South AfricaRuthless Snub: ANC Leaves Brown Mogotsi Out in the ColdJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The African National Congress (ANC) has denied that Brown Mogotsi, the controversial North West businessman, is no longer a member of the party. The ruling party said Mogotsi’s membership had lapsed, distancing itself from the businessman amid ongoing allegations…October 3, 2025
- South AfricaCrime Intelligence chief falls ill, Madlanga Commission adjournsCrime intelligence chief dumisani khumalo left the Madlanga Commission venue after falling ill Wednesday morning, forcing the inquiry to adjourn for the day after three minutes past nine. Lieutenant General Khumalo had been testifying since Monday about alleged links between criminal cartels and…October 1, 2025
- South AfricaMadlanga Commission Probes Matlala–Mogotsi WhatsApp ChatsPRETORIA, South Africa- The Madlanga Commission has shifted its focus to a series of WhatsApp messages exchanged between businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and Brown Mogotsi, an associate of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo returned to the witness stand for a…September 30, 2025
- South AfricaWhatsApp messages link businessman to police tender scandalWhatsApp messages presented at a judicial inquiry have revealed alleged links between businessman Brown Mogotsi and tender mogul Vusimuzi Matlala in what investigators describe as corruption within South Africa's police service. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi presented the…September 21, 2025
- South AfricaKZN police commissioner Mkhwanazi targets minister's alleged crime linksKwaZulu-Natal police commissioner will present evidence about suspended minister's alleged links to businessman with criminal record when inquiry resumes Friday. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is expected to detail connections between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and North West businessman…September 19, 2025
- CrimePolice Minister Admits to Mogotsi ConnectionSouth African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has admitted to knowing Brown Mogotsi, a controversial figure linked to allegations of corruption, after previously denying any association during a parliamentary session. The admission, made in a media statement on 9 July 2025, follows explosive claims…July 9, 2025
