Controversial North West businessman and alleged ANC fixer Brown Mogotsi was arrested on Friday evening, just hours after appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he repeatedly refused to answer certain questions on the grounds that he feared incriminating himself.
Mogotsi was arrested for allegedly staging an assassination attempt in the Vosloorus case and defeating the ends of justice. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed in a statement that a multidisciplinary law enforcement team had executed a J50 warrant of arrest against a suspect linked to defeating the ends of justice.
Madlanga Commission Appearance
Earlier on Friday, Mogotsi’s appearance before the Madlanga Commission became increasingly tense after retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga dismissed his application to have chief evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson recuse himself from proceedings. During proceedings, Mogotsi admitted to previously lying during testimony linked to ANC-connected businessman Suleiman Carrim and conceded that he had falsely suggested a meeting took place between himself, Carrim and Morgan Maumela.
The commission also indicated that Mogotsi could face possible referral to police for investigation into allegations including perjury, forgery and contravening the Commissions Act. Tensions escalated further when Mogotsi repeatedly indicated that he would not answer certain questions because he feared incriminating himself.
Alleged Staged Assassination Plot
SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the arrest stemmed from the alleged staging of an attempted assassination on the suspect’s life in Vosloorus. According to Mathe, preliminary investigations have revealed that the firearm used in the commission of the crime has also been linked to other serious and violent crimes, including cases of murder and attempted murder.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on May 18, 2026. As the case unfolds, it is likely to have significant implications for the ANC and the broader South African political landscape, as noted on the official government website.
Some of the key issues surrounding the case include:
- Allegations of perjury and forgery against Mogotsi
- Possible links to other serious and violent crimes
- Implications for the ANC and South African politics
As the investigation continues, it is likely that more information will come to light, shedding further insight into the complex web of events surrounding the alleged staged assassination plot.
