{
  "id": 12615304,
  "title": "Mogotsi’s firearm, perjury case postponed to October 23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/mogotsis-firearm-perjury-case-postponed-to-october-23",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:06:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/mogotsis-firearm-perjury-case-postponed-to-october-23/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The case of Brown Mogotsi, a self-proclaimed political fixer, has been postponed to October 23 in Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. He faces several charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice. These allegations stem from an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus, East Rand. During his brief court appearance, Mogotsi's legal team expressed dissatisfaction with the State's response to their request for further particulars. They are seeking information such as cellphone records of state witnesses, which they believe is crucial for preparing Mogotsi's defense and ensuring a fair trial. The defence aims to compel the State to provide the remaining information, which is anticipated to be addressed during the upcoming proceedings.",
  "summary": "Brown Mogotsi faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and perjury.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}