Controversial and politically connected businessman Oupa ‘Brown’ Mogotsi survived an apparent shooting in Vosloorus on Monday night, Cape {town} Etc reports.
SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the incident, saying, ‘We have opened a case of attempted murder.’
According to SABC News, a gunman fired eight shots at a vehicle while Mogotsi was inside. He is expected to provide a formal statement to police, while investigators continue to examine the scene for forensic evidence and establish a timeline of events.
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Mogotsi’s name has frequently surfaced in high-profile inquiries into alleged corruption and interference within the police service.
Media reports and testimony have linked him to claims of influence peddling and close connections with figures within the security cluster – issues that came under scrutiny during the Madlanga Commission.
Last month, police raided business premises associated with Mogotsi in the North West as part of broader investigations, Daily Maverick reported.
The shooting adds a new dimension to these ongoing probes. Journalists and opposition leaders have long raised concerns about Mogotsi’s proximity to senior officials and the possible implications for policing integrity.
Police have appealed to the public for witnesses and any dashcam or cellphone footage that could assist the investigation.
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