Brown Mogotsi to Testify at Madlanga Commission Over Links to Senior Police and Alleged Criminals
- Brown Mogotsi is scheduled to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry for two days
- The controversial North West businessman is accused of having ties to criminals and senior police officials
- Mogotsi has been named during testimony before the commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – Brown Mogotsi will finally appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is probing the allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.
The North West businessman has been mentioned numerous times in testimony made before the commission and the Ad Hoc Committee, due to alleged ties to senior police officials and alleged criminal figures.
Mogotsi is accused of serving as an intermediary between suspended Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, and tenderpreneur, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. WhatsApp messages from Matlala's phone allegedly showed conversations he had with Mogotsi about the Mchunu and the disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team.
When will Mogotsi appear before the commission?
According to the commission’s spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, Mogotsi will appear on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. He will return to the stand on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, for further testimony.
Mogotsi’s testimony is one of the most eagerly anticipated, due to some of the allegations made about him. The controversial businessman is accused of soliciting funds from Matlala in exchange for classified police information.
Mchunu has denied having dealings with Mogotsi, saying that he only knew him as a “comrade”. Mogotsi has also defended the suspended minister, claiming that Fikile Mbalula was using the name Brown Mogotsi to attack Mchunu.
“This whole thing that led to the Madlanga Commission, the target is Senzo Mchunu,” he said.
Mogotsi has also been in the headlines recently after he alleged that unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in Vosloorus. Cops are currently investigating the shooting.
Mogotsi also claimed before that he was concerned that his life was in danger after police showed up to his businesses in the North West with search and seizure warrants.
What you need to know about Mogotsi
- Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirms that he knew Mogotsi, but that he was only a comrade.
- General Mkhwanazi discussed how Mogotsi reached out to him with information about police operations.
- Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo shared screenshots of Mogotsi’s conversations with Vuzimusi Matlala.
- In October 2025, the Madlanga Commission gave a deadline to Mogotsi to respond to the serious allegations against him.
- The Madlanga Commission expressed concern about witness safety following the alleged assassination attempt on Mogotsi.
Mogotsi's vehicle was reported as unroadworthy
Briefly News reported that police were collecting and analysing evidence obtained from Mogotsi's vehicle.
The condition of Mogotsi's red Chevrolet sedan had been questioned, especially the condition of the tyres.
South Africans took to social media to weigh in on the unroadworthiness of the vehicle and speculate whether it was Mogotsi's.
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