Picture: The North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi
By REGINALD KANYANE
29 June 2026- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully opposed a renewed bail application by the North West businessman, Oupa Brown Mogotsi in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Mogotsi faces multiple charges arising from an alleged staged shooting incident in Vosloorus.
The acting National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Magaboke Mohlatlole said his renewed bail application was brought based on alleged new facts after his initial bail application was dismissed on 2 June 2026. Mohlatlole said in opposing the application, the state argued that no genuine new facts had been presented to the court and that the issues raised had already been considered and determined in the previous bail proceedings.
Senior state advocate, Thami Mpekana further submitted evidence in the form of a witness statement alleging that Mogotsi maintained communication with individuals outside the correctional facility through his wife. Mpekana added that it is alleged that she approached a witness and requested a statement relating to an address.
“The state alleges that Mogotsi orchestrated the shooting of his own vehicle before making false statements to the police and under oath concerning the circumstances of the incident. He faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm, defeating or obstructing the administration of justice, and perjury.
“In dismissing the application, the court found that the information presented did not constitute new facts, but amounted to a rehashing of evidence that had already been considered during the initial bail application. Mogotsi’s case was postponed to 8 July 2026, for the allocation of a trial date. The NPA welcomes the court’s decision, which reaffirms the importance of protecting the integrity of the criminal justice system and ensuring that judicial processes are not undermined or abused,” he said.
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