Brown Mogotsi says he ditched bodyguards to see sangoma on day of alleged hit
Mogotsi remains in custody while the court considers his latest bail application.
Former police informant Oupa Brown Mogotsi testified in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court that he left his bodyguards behind on the day of the alleged assassination attempt in order to maintain privacy as he planned to consult a traditional healer. Mogotsi, who is accused of staging his own assassination on November 3, 2025, denied the claims and argued that leaving his security detail was a deliberate decision.
He explained that he wanted to be more private and not be seen, particularly regarding the nature of his plans that day. The court also heard CCTV footage that the prosecution claims shows Mogotsi firing at his own vehicle, which Mogotsi questioned the conclusiveness of. He further explained his delay in making a statement to police, attributing it to fear.
Mogotsi's lawyer, Nthabiseng Mohomane, and attorney William Sekgatja are seeking his release, arguing that the latest application contains new facts that warrant further bail consideration. The state prosecutor, Advocate Thami Mpekane, however, contended that Mogotsi's latest application does not present any new facts and that he remains a flight risk due to the lack of a fixed address.
This is Mogotsi's fourth bail application, with previous attempts being dismissed due to concerns over his residential address.
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