BREAKING| Brown Mogotsi Reportedly Attacked By Gunmen In Vosloorus

North West businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has reportedly survived a shooting incident in Vosloorus on Monday night.

According to reports, Mogotsi was driving a red Chevrolet when unknown assailants opened fire on his vehicle. The car, riddled with more than eight bullet holes, was later recovered by Vosloorus police.

Police are investigating the incident, including who owns the vehicle and whether Mogotsi was alone at the time of the attack.

Police Probe Attack on Mogotsi’s Vehicle

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that authorities are probing the case. She stated that investigators are still determining ownership of the car and gathering details surrounding the attack.

Madlanga Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels told eNCA that he had spoken with Brigadier Mathe.

“I have ascertained from her that, indeed, it is Mr Mogotsi’s vehicle that was shot at.

However, he is safe and, of course, the commission is concerned for Mr Mogotsi’s safety as a witness who has to appear before the commission, to attest to the very serious allegations that the commission is charged with inquiring into,” Michaels said.

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He added that the commission has been in recent contact with Mogotsi regarding his safety.

“We’ve been in touch with Mr Mogotsi regarding his protection as recently as yesterday. It is, of course, up to an individual witness whether he or she accepts the protection that is offered.

“But of course, the commission is charged with the responsibility in terms of the safety of witnesses. So from our side, we certainly are doing everything within our power to ensure that all witnesses are safe and, where necessary, protected.”

Brown Mogotsi’s Name Linked to Political Interference Allegations

Mogotsi’s name has surfaced several times before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

It has also been mentioned during parliament’s ad hoc committee hearings investigating KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims of political interference and corruption within the criminal justice system.

Mkhwanazi alleged that Mogotsi had insider knowledge of police operations, including the disbandment of the PKTT. He further identified Mogotsi as an associate of suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

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