Brown Mogotsi: Madlanga Commission Concerned About Witness Safety After Alleged Shooting
- The Madlanga Commission has expressed concern over the safety of the witnesses involved in the inquiry
- This comes after an alleged attempt on businessman Brown Mogotsi's life on Monday night, 3 November 2025
- The Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, said that the Commission has been in touch with Mogotsi about his safety
The Madlanga Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, noted that the Commission is concerned about the safety of Brown Mogotsi and other witnesses. This follows an alleged attempt on Mogotsi's life on Monday, 3 November 2025.
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What did Michaels say?
The spokesperson said that he has spoken to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, who is currently at the scene of the incident in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. Michaels confirmed that Mogotsi is safe and unharmed.
He said that the Commission has been in touch with Mogotsi after the incident. The spokesperson noted that the Madlanga Commission is in discussion with the witness about witness protection. He said that the Commission is working with law enforcement to ensure that witnesses are protected. Michaels added that it is entirely up to the witnesses to accept or decline the protection of the Commission.
SAPS confirms the incident
Mathe confirmed that the suspected attack on Brown Mogotsi occurred on Monday night, 3 November 2025, around 22:00. She said police have launched an attempted murder investigation and seized the Chevrolet sedan Mogotsi was travelling in.
Mathe added that a team of forensic experts has also been deployed to the scene to gather evidence that could shed light on what transpired. She noted that Mogotsi had expressed fears for his safety and indicated that he would report to the Vosloorus police station at around 8:00 to formally open a case.
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What did South Africans say?
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the incident.
Lebohang Vincent Ntsibulane said:
"Brown promised on live TV that he is going to sing, protect the guy at all costs. We need him alive at the Madlanga Commission."
Ludwe Poto said:
"Watson was also driving a Corolla, now Magotsi is driving an old Chevy."
Hnr Neo Bernett Mabote said:
"There are more questions than answers about the incident. At that time, his whereabouts were unknown."
Bushy Mongale said:
"So, does this mean we're getting close to the truth?"
Mkhuseli Skeyi said:
"I was expecting him to be driving an X5 or something, not a Chevrolet Aveo with no license disc."
Tshepo Leon Makhura said:
"That's good news, we still need him as a country, he has full evidence to add to what Mr Mkhwanazi said, that's a state witness, he needs protection because criminals are out and some are not yet arrested."
3 More stories about Brown Mogotsi
- Briefly News also reported that controversial North West businessman and alleged underworld figure Brown Mogotsi has been implicated formally by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
- Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu shared his thoughts about Brown Mogotsi having access to sensitive information.
- Sibiya said that the information he received from Mogotsi did not mean that he had a relationship with him.
Source: Briefly News
