US EditionPolice raid Brown Mogotsi's North West business premises amid corruption allegations
The raid is tied to investigations into corruption and political interference involving Brown Mogotsi, whose name has featured prominently in the Madlanga Commission hearings.
- Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed police officers were present at Brown Mogotsi's Seweding village business in Mahikeng on Thursday, October 16, 2025, arriving just after 5pm.
- The Madlanga Commission has linked the investigation to an ongoing probe discussed before Parliament's ad hoc committee and formally implicated Mogotsi with a Rule 3 notice last week.
- Documents and testimonies allege that Mogotsi had inside knowledge of 121 dockets handled by the Political Killings Task Team and contacted suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya about tender corruption in December 2024.
- Sources say police at the premises could be collecting documents and devices, while both the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's ad hoc committee maintain their probes will not interfere; Brown Mogotsi has been given days to respond to allegations.
- The raid comes as two major investigations spotlight corruption and interference, examining claims that Brown Mogotsi and others, including Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, influenced police probes.
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South Africa: Police Raid Brown Mogotsi's Business
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed officers are at Brown Mogotsi's business in Seweding village in Mahikeng as part of an ongoing investigation. Mogotsi's name has been linked to claims of political interference, leaked police dockets and ties to powerful figures revealed before the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's ad hoc committee.
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@ScrollaAfrica #RealNewsForMobilePolice raid Brown Mogotsi’s business
Police have descended on the business property of controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, whose name has featured prominently in allegations of political interference in the criminal justice system.
Brown Mogotsi to Surrender Digital Devices to Police
Businessman Brown Mogotsi is expected to hand over his digital devices to investigators at the Sandton Police Station as part of an ongoing probe into alleged corruption and political interference. The move follows recent searches and seizures conducted at his business in Seweding, Mahikeng, by the SAPS and the Hawks. Authorities are reportedly seeking electronic evidence that could shed light on Mogotsi’s alleged connections to political figure…
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