Brown Mogotsi to launch fourth bail bid on August 25
Mogotsi is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of firearm
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi plans to file his fourth bail application on August 25, following previous denials, including one from the Johannesburg High Court. Mogotsi was apprehended immediately after testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. He faces accusations of undermining the justice system, lying under oath, and unlawfully owning a firearm, all tied to a staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus in November 2025.
The SABC News reports that Mogotsi's fresh bid aims to rely on new facts, particularly concerning a newly revealed address. His first bail attempt was rejected due to inconsistencies in his provided address. Subsequent applications on the basis of new facts, as per his lawyers, also faltered. The latest attempt will lead to a postponement of the scheduled trial commencement date.
At Mogotsi's last court appearance, a ruling was made to withhold the names and addresses of witnesses, citing security concerns. The defense argued they were not granted all witness statements, with certain names and addresses redacted. This move, they claimed, would hinder Mogotsi's ability to prepare for his trial. The outcome of his fourth bail bid remains uncertain.
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