Brown Mogotsi’s alleged ‘attempted hit’ sparks suspicion

Questions remain over the whereabouts of controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi, after he allegedly survived an attempt on his life.

Police say Mogotsi has not been cooperating with authorities, following the incident.

It is reported that his vehicle came under a hail of bullets in Vosloorus last night.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Mogotsi told officers he was being followed by a white bakkie while driving alone.

He was expected to report to the Vosloorus Police Station on Tuesday morning, but failed to show up.

Mathe says Mogotsi has not honoured any appointment with police since October, after his home was raided in Mahikeng.

“He alleges that his phone is not working, so he gave the station commander, a person that he identifies as his bodyguard, he gave the station commander that number. That phone is ringing and is unanswered.”

Amid speculation that the incident may have been staged, Mathe warned that Mogotsi could face charges of defeating the ends of justice if any wrongdoing is uncovered.

Mathe added that there is no evidence to suggest Mogotsi was injured, and no blood stains were found at the scene.

Mogotsi, who is alleged to have close ties to embattled Minister Senzo Mchunu, is accused of acting as a middleman between Mchunu and murder suspect Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

The North West businessman allegedly facilitated the exchange of confidential police information for funds purportedly used to support ANC operations.

Meanwhile, social media users have criticised Mogotsi, accusing him of wasting state resources in what many have described as a staged hit.

Brown Mogotsi, the first man to survive his own shooting. pic.twitter.com/C98eMoTGlv

— Msunu ka Johann Rupert (@ZizinjaAbelungu) November 4, 2025

Brown Mogotsi explaining his assassination attempt at Madlanga Commission next week 😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/nVLu0Ck9BC

— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) November 4, 2025

There’s no way a person like Brown Mogotsi who steals state funds owns a cheap Chevrolet with finished tires…this country is a movie. pic.twitter.com/TbcoelJAvq

— 𝔇𝔧 𝔅𝔞𝔫𝔷𝔬𝔴 (@bxnzow) November 4, 2025

Brown Mogotsi last night staging his assassination attempt 😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/TTx54af2Fk

— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) November 4, 2025

Those car tyres 😂😂😂 Brown Mogotsi is pulling a fast one. There is no way he was driving from North West to Gauteng regularly with that vehicle. pic.twitter.com/p701ziB4jp

— Africa Research Desk (@MightiJamie) November 4, 2025

They must just stop with all the jokes, how can Brown Mogotsi travel in that red Nissan Almera at night? There is no way, Bro is just running away from accountability , because he is the bridge between Minister Senzo and Cat Matlala 💔😭 pic.twitter.com/G7bwDaBKYu

— k2 (@TalkLessers) November 4, 2025

They want us to believe the notorious businessman Brown Mogotsi with ties to government officials was being transported in that scrap? and all 8 bullets missed them?

Respect us please!! pic.twitter.com/m4nuJXu3Ek

— sirhighbreed (@sirhighbreed) November 4, 2025

Brown Mogotsi escaped a deadly hit planned against him ..; that’s wild and oddly inspiring.

The first man ever to fail at assassinating… himself.

Purely staged!#MadlangaCommission pic.twitter.com/5l3p9K472i

— Ntokozo Masuku (@visse_ss) November 4, 2025