In case you missed it: Mogotsi bail appeal denied | Masemola’s arrest ‘calculated’ | Committee to appeal Phala Phala ruling

In the news today, North West businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi’s bail appeal has been denied. Meanwhile, the Madlanga commission grilled former Independent Directorate Against Corruption head Advocate Andrea Johnson about the ‘calculated’ arrest of suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola. Furthermore, the parliamentary impeachment committee established under Section 89 to probe the Phala Phala scandal has resolved to appeal a recent Western Cape High Court decision that granted an interdict in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Weather tomorrow: 30 July 2026 The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging winds and waves between KwaDukuza and Kosi Bay, while Gauteng will be partly cloudy and cool, Limpopo fine and cool to warm, Free State cloudy with fog, and KwaZulu-Natal cloudy and cold with scattered showers north. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Brown Mogotsi’s bail appeal dismissed by high court Oupa Brown Mogotsi appears at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on 28 May 2026.

Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen North West businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi will remain in custody after the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg rejected an appeal to secure his release, pending his trial in connection with an alleged attempted assassination. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that Mogotsi’s leave to appeal application against the earlier bail decision was unsuccessful. The ruling was handed down by Judge Nelisa Mali on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, following arguments presented by both the prosecution and defence during proceedings held the last week.

“The high court found that he failed to present any new facts to justify reconsideration of bail and dismissed the appeal.” CONTINUE READING: Brown Mogotsi’s bail appeal dismissed by high court Masemola’s arrest ‘calculated’ and meant to ’embarrass’ him, Madlanga tells Andrea Johnson Former Independent Directorate Against Corruption Head Advocate Andrea Johnson testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at Brigette Mabandla Judicial College on July 28, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu) It was another day of concessions for former Independent Directorate Against Corruption head Advocate Andrea Johnson, who continued with her testimony at the Madla…