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Madlanga Commission Starts Phase Two as Brown Mogotsi Takes the Stand

The inquiry now tests allegations tying political financing to SAPS handling of political‑killing cases.

Overview

  • Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed Mogotsi will appear on 18–19 November in Pretoria as a person of interest.
  • Phase Two moves from witness accusations to allowing implicated figures to present their versions while the commission rigorously tests earlier evidence.
  • Anonymised Witness C alleged Mogotsi facilitated funds from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to Senzo Mchunu’s campaign, including about R500,000 for flights and accommodation.
  • Police are investigating reports that Mogotsi’s vehicle was shot at in Vosloorus this month; he was unharmed and an attempted‑murder case has been opened.
  • Major‑General Mary Motsepe testified that 121 Political Killings Task Team dockets reached SAPS national head office on 28 March and by 19 May were still locked in a strongroom, calling the pre‑election disbandment a grave mistake.