BROWN MOGOTSI AGREES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE PARLIAMENT’S AD HOC COMMITTEE IN PERSON, SOUTH AFRICA AMUSED

Story by Byron Pillay

• Brown Mogotsi provided an update about whether he will appear before Parliament’s Ad Committee amid concerns over his safety
• The North West businessman is alleged to be the middleman between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
• South Africans took to social media to reflect on some of the previous claims Mogotsi made, including about being a secret agent

GAUTENG – Brown Mogotsi has confirmed that he will appear before Parliament’s Ad Committee in person. The North West businessman, who has already appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was scheduled to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee as well. Both the Madlanga Commission and the Ad Hoc are investigating allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within the criminal justice system.

Despite being called to testify before the commission, Mogotsi failed to do so, raising concerns about his safety. He previously asked Parliament to pay for his security detail to spend seven days in Cape Town, so that they could protect him.

Mogotsi changes his tune on appearing before Parliament

During an interview with the Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Xperience podcast, Mogotsi confirmed that he finally agreed to attend the proceedings in person.

“I have agreed. They haven’t sent me a formal invitation yet, but we have spoken and confirmed,” he said.

He also explained that security arrangements had been made.

“I signed the security arrangement even though they did not conduct a threat and risk assessment. But they will take me from the airport, I’ll have someone accompanying me — but I’m definitely going,” he said.

Why is Mogotsi’s testimony considered important?

The businessman is alleged to be the middleman between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and controversial tenderpreneur Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi previously alleged that Mchunu disbanded the Political Killings Task Team to shield Matlala and other members of criminal cartels, as the task team was investigating them. During his appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Mogotsi claimed that he was a secret agent working for Crime Intelligence and was actually investigating Matlala.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is allegedly linked to Vusimuzi Matlala through Brown Mogotsi. Image: GovernmentZA/ Flickr Source: UGC

South Africans are amused by Mogotsi’s upcoming appearance

Social media users weighed in on Mogotsi’s confirmation that he will appear in person, with many recalling his previous claims. Mosidi Ramagaga said:

“I want the commissioners to ask him why he decided to shoot his own car. Eish, I so wish it gets to that part

 Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.