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Mogotsi defence demands cellphone records as trial preparations are delayed

Controversial businessman, Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s, latest court appearance has taken an unexpected turn, with his defence demanding cellphone records from key State witnesses as it prepares to challenge the case against him. The alleged political fixer appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where proceedings were expected to focus on trial date arrangements. Instead, his defence served the State with a Section 87 notice seeking further particulars and additional […]

todayOctober 1, 2026 29

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Mogotsi’s fourth attempt at bail falls flat

The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court has denied North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, bail for the fourth time. The court ruled that Mogotsi's inconsistent residential addresses, coupled with concerns that he poses a flight risk, weighed heavily against his latest bid for release. In his application, the self-proclaimed political fixer presented two new residential addresses as "new facts", after the addresses he had previously provided could not be verified by investigators. However the court found […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026 18

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Brown Mogotsi’s third bail bid hit by alleged escape plot

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi’s, third attempt to secure bail has been dealt a major blow after the State revealed an alleged plot to escape from custody by disguising himself in a Correctional Services uniform. Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday for his latest bail application, with his defence presenting what it described as new facts aimed at addressing concerns raised during his previous attempts to secure […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 49

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Brown Mogotsi to make third bail bid as state hands over outstanding documents

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, is set to make his third attempt at securing bail after a key dispute over access to the State’s case docket was resolved. The North West businessman will return to the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on 25 August, where his defence is expected to apply for bail based on what it says are new facts. The development follows confirmation in court that the State has handed […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 54

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Mogotsi to appeal latest bail denial

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi's, lawyer says they will appeal the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court's decision to deny him bail for a second time. The court dismissed Mogotsi's latest bid for freedom, ruling that the new facts presented by his legal team were insufficient to warrant his release. Mogotsi was arrested shortly after appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in May. He faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm […]

todayJune 29, 2026 41

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Brown Mogotsi denied bail as court finds state has strong case

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, will remain behind bars after the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court denied his bail application, finding that he failed to show that the interests of justice favoured his release and that the State had presented a strong case against him. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Magistrate Annelise Thlapi, raised concerns over conflicting residential addresses provided by Mogotsi and his wife, as well as evidence suggesting investigators struggled to […]

todayJune 4, 2026 180

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Ballistic evidence, address disputes at centre of Brown Mogotsi bail battle

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has reserved judgment in the bail application of alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, as prosecutors continue to oppose his release over concerns linked to ballistic evidence and alleged discrepancies surrounding his residential address. Mogotsi appeared in court on Thursday for the second day of his bail proceedings, with the State arguing that evidence before the court raises concerns he may abscond if granted bail. The controversial […]

todayMay 28, 2026 96

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Retired general distances himself from claims against Sibiya

Retired senior South African Police Service (SAPS) Major-General, Vincent Leshabane, says he does not dispute claims made by key defence witness, Makhosonke Zungu, that accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, was allegedly involved in a previous killing but was never arrested. Leshabane testified on Wednesday in the Pretoria High Court as part of the defense's ongoing case in the long-running murder trial involving the five […]

todayMay 27, 2026 540 2

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Mogotsi bail battle delayed amid bribery claims, address dispute

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, has denied allegations that he attempted to bribe the investigating officer handling his case, as his bail application in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court faces further delays over disputes surrounding his residential address. Mogotsi returned to court on Monday following his arrest shortly after appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry more than a week ago. The State accuses Mogotsi of staging his own assassination attempt […]

todayMay 25, 2026 93