By Johnathan Paol
North West businessman and alleged political fixer Oupa “Brown” Mogotsi survived an alleged shooting in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, on Monday night.
Police in Vosloorus have confirmed that a bullet-riddled vehicle believed to have been used by Mogotsi was recovered at the scene.
While details remain sketchy, early information suggests that unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle in Vosloorus Extension 25 before fleeing.
Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media claim that the car was struck by more than eight bullets.
In a brief message to the media on Tuesday morning, South African Police Service (SAPS) national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said she was heading to Vosloorus police station to verify the reports.
“Morning colleagues I’m heading to Vosloorus SAPS to ascertain reports about brown Mogotsi,” Mathe said.
Police have not yet confirmed whether Mogotsi was indeed the intended target or if there were any injuries, fatalities,
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