‘They want my phone,’ says Brown Mogotsi as police raid business premises

Marcus Moloko

Police raided the Mahikeng business premises of political fixer and businessman Brown Mogotsi on Thursday night as part of investigations into alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Mogotsi confirmed the search and seizure operation, saying during televised interviews that police had asked for a meeting at 10 pm, which he declined after noticing some officers wore balaclavas. “They want the phone, I need to testify,” he said, claiming attempts were being made to silence him.

The raid targeted confidential documents and electronic devices allegedly tied to Crime Intelligence operations.

Mogotsi said the raid was a ploy to intimidate him ahead of his testimony before the Madlanga Commission in two weeks time. The commission has invited him to respond to corruption allegations emerging from earlier testimonies.

Mogotsi’s name has surfaced in both the parliamentary ad hoc committee and the Madlanga Commission probes into criminality and political interference