Alleged Attempt on Brown Mogotsi’s Life Has SA Asking Questions: “Who Trusts This Guy?”

• A witness testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry alleged that controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi's life is under threat
• Mogotsi has been linked to suspended deputy national commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
• The witness alleged that Mogotsi survived an attempt on his life, and South Africans debated the revelation

With 10 years’ experience, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, provided insights into the criminal justice system, crime statistics, commissions of inquiry, and high-profile cases in South Africa at Daily Sun.

PRETORIA, GAUTENG — A vital witness in the ongoing Madlanga Commission and Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of corruption against the police, Brown Mogotsi, has had an alleged attempt on his life on 3 November 2025.

Reports have revealed that Brown Mogotsi’s car was shot at, and the Vosloorus police have recovered the bullet-ridden car. According to Newzroom Afrika, Brown Mogotsi was a victim of an attempted murder. However, he survived the attack. The incident allegedly happened in Vosloorus. According to Tshenolo PI, Brown was traveling in his vehicle when he was attacked. His vehicle was left with over eight bullet holes.

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Mogotsi is expected to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has also given him a deadline to respond to the allegations made about him by witnesses during the public hearings. Witnesses have drawn connections to him and suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya.

Briefly News contacted the South African Police Service for comment. SAPS did not respond at the time of publication.

Commission of Inquiry comments on incident

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry said it was aware of the incident. The spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, said he spoke to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, who confirmed that Mogotsi was unharmed. The Madlanga Commission of inquiry heard from witnesses how Mogotsi allegedly has ties to the underworld and was even privy to classified information, including knowing about the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, which he told attempted murder-accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala about.

South Africans react

As we await more information, South Africans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on these developments. While some have expressed concern over the incident, others couldn’t help but be sceptical of the alleged hit.

Lewi said:

"They're silencing Brown Mogotsi to protect their own corrupt skins."

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K said:

"This proves he knows a lot. He must appear before the Commission before he is unalived."

MO Khumalo said:

"Protect Brown

Mogotsi. He will cook at the commission."

Others did not believe he was attacked

Kgaugelo Taukobong said:

"Riddled with bullets, and he was able to come out alive. Who trusts this guy?"

Humbulani Mudau said:

"It is staged. Evading trial and prosecution."

Nancy Nkosi asked:

"What if he staged the whole thing?"

Brown Mogotsi fears for his life

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Mogotsi had previously spoken about how his life was in danger. He spoke after the police raided his home.

Mogotsi said that the police raided his home on 16 October 2025 in Sweding village in the North West. He said, despite being scared, he was ready to testify before the Madlanga Commission.

Source: Briefly News