Johannesburg Court Postpones Brown Mogotsi Bail Application

The bail application of alleged criminal fixer, Oupa Brown Mogotsi, has been postponed by the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court to 1 September 2026. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mogotsi is applying for bail on new facts. "The postponement will allow Correctional Services to provide the court with a detailed report regarding an alleged escape plan involving Mogotsi, which was allegedly intercepted by correctional authorities. "During proceedings, the prosecutor read into the record an affidavit by the investigating officer, who stated that a Correctional Services official had alerted him that Mogotsi was allegedly planning to escape. The court was informed that arrangements were subsequently made to prevent the accused from escaping," the NPA said. Mogotsi faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, defeating or obstructing the administration of justice, and perjury. "It is alleged that on 3 November 2025, Mogotsi reported to the police that, while driving alone in Vosloorus, he was pursued by occupants of a bakkie who allegedly fired multiple shots at his vehicle, forcing him to stop and flee on foot. "The NPA will continue to place relevant information before the court and ensure that the matter proceeds in accordance with the law," the prosecutorial body stated. Read the original article on SAnews.gov.za . AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica . To address comments or complaints, please Contact us . AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 600 news and information items daily from over 90 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.