BREAKING NEWS : ANC SAYS NORTH WEST BUSINESSMAN, BROWN MOGOTSI IS NOT AN ANC MEMBER
The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a statement saying that North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is not a member of the party. According to the ANC, Mogotsi’s membership had expired and was not renewed.
This development comes amid allegations linking Mogotsi to organized crime and his ties to the governing party. The ANC has distanced itself from Mogotsi, stating that it does not condone any form of organized criminal activity. “Crime and corruption are the enemies of development and democracy,” the party emphasized.
The ANC’s constitution sets out strict rules for joining or renewing membership, requiring individuals to accept the party’s principles, respect its structures, and pledge loyalty to its aims. The party added that it will act “firmly and without hesitation” against any of its members found to be involved in crime.
Mogotsi’s name has been mentioned at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating alleged criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system. WhatsApp messages allegedly showed close links between Mogotsi and businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is accused of being part of a criminal cartel.
The ANC has reiterated that Mogotsi no longer speaks or acts on behalf of the party, emphasizing that “the ANC is bigger than any individual. Those who betray its values for greed, criminality or factional interests are not acting in the name of the ANC.
