Brown Mogotsi Arrested After Madlanga Commission Testimony

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Brown Mogotsi was arrested in South Africa after his testimony at the Madlanga Commission, with ballistic evidence connecting his firearm to previous murder and robbery cases. This development deepens legal scrutiny on Mogotsi and could affect ongoing investigations into staged assassination claims. His bail hearing is scheduled for 25 May, keeping the case active in the public eye.

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•Ballistic tests linked Brown Mogotsi’s firearm to earlier murder and robbery incidents.
•Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May following his appearance at the Madlanga Commission.
•The Madlanga Commission denied Mogotsi’s request to remove evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson.
•Mogotsi faces charges related to defeating the ends of justice.
•His bail application is set for hearing on 25 May 2026.

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▸If the court grants Brown Mogotsi bail on 25 May Mogotsi could prepare a stronger legal defense while remaining out of custody, potentially influencing the pace and direction of the staged assassination investigation.

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AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)IN THE DOCK: Ballistic evidence links Brown Mogotsi ‘shooting’ firearm to previous murder and robbery cases AFRICAMail & Guardian (South Africa)Brown Mogotsi’s bail application in staged assassination case set for 25 May AFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Brown Mogotsi arrested for ‘defeating the ends of justice’AFRICA

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