Brown Mogotsi Explains Why He Had No Bodyguards on the Day of His Assassination Attempt, SA Amused

• Brown Mogotsi appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on 11 September 2026 for his fourth bail application
• The North West businessman explained why he did not have bodyguards on the day his vehicle was shot at in November 2025
• South Africans took to social media to weigh in on Mogotsi's reasons, sharing disbelief and amusement at it

Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.

GAUTENG - Brown Mogotsi explained that his security detail was not present on the day his car was struck by 11 bullets in Vosloorus because he had dismissed them to visit a traditional healer in private.

The North West businessman made the statement during his fourth bail application before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on 11 September 2026. Mogotsi was arrested in May 2026 in connection with a November 2025 shooting in Vosloorus, where his vehicle was hit by 11 bullets.

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Mogotsi claimed that he was being followed by suspects who tried to kill him, while prosecutors argue that he shot the vehicle himself. He now faces five charges: unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, defeating or obstructing the administration of justice, and perjury.

Mogotsi discusses his bodyguard's absence

Testifying during his fourth bail application, he explained that he had deliberately left his bodyguards behind.

"As an African man, when you go for certain things, you would perhaps try to be more private and not be seen," he said.

He added that he had also tried to disguise the vehicle he was travelling in at the time. When asked by the court whether he anticipated any threats to his safety, Mogotsi said he could not predict what lay ahead but intended to retain his security going forward.

"Definitely, I'll be safe," he said.

What you need to know about the shooting

• South Africans weighed in on the alleged assassination attempt against Mogotsi.
• The Madlanga Commission expressed concern about the safety of its witness, Mogotsi.
• Video evidence surfaced of the extent of the damage to Mogotsi’s vehicle.
• Police were unable to reach Mogotsi after he failed to report to the police station as promised.
• New details emerged about the aftermath of the shooting involving Mogotsi.

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Mogotsi's testimony draws online mockery

The clip of his explanation circulated widely on social media, drawing sharp reactions from users who found the traditional healer account difficult to believe.

Ommone Oatika wrote:

"I like this guy. He can lie the whole day in front of anyone, regardless of how tense the situation he is in."

Lefa Molapisi commented:

"Your traditional healer should have picked up that there's potential danger."

Mxolisi Nkosi was more blunt, writing:

"Privacy to shoot your own car."

Lindani Ntloya added:

"Brown Mogotsi always comes up with fairy tales."

Bruce Mngadi questioned the logic of the defence:

"He could have been attacked all those days with bodyguards. He was attacked when he went without them."

Sarona Makeketa drew a comparison to another high-profile legal matter, writing:

"Him and Khan, same WhatsApp group."

State witnesses say Mogotsi shot his own car

Briefly News highlighted facts about the ongoing court case involving Mogotsi, who is facing serious charges after allegedly staging his own assassination attempt.

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Witnesses allege that Mogotsi fired shots at his own vehicle, raising questions about his motives and the legal implications of his actions.

Source: Briefly News