Cassel Mathale distances himself from Brown Mogotsi

Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale has distanced himself from the controversial figure Brown Mogotsi, whose name has surfaced multiple times during the ongoing parliamentary probe into alleged corruption and political interference in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, Mathale made it clear that he does not personally know Mogotsi but admitted that the man’s presence and influence within political circles are undeniable. “He can know leaders of the ANC, including the President, but there is not a shred of evidence that he is ANC,” Mathale said, drawing a sharp line between the ruling party and individuals accused of using its name for personal gain.

Mogotsi, who has been linked to allegations involving criminal infiltration and tender-related corruption, has repeatedly been cited by witnesses as a political operator with deep connections across law enforcement and government structures. However, Mathale downplayed any formal association, insisting that while Mogotsi might identify as a supporter of the African National Congress (ANC), he does not embody the values of the party.

“He is not the only one; there are quite a number of characters like him in the organisation,” Mathale added, suggesting that the ANC has been infiltrated by opportunists who use its name to advance questionable agendas.

His comments come amid growing pressure on the Ad Hoc Committee to determine the extent to which political actors have compromised policing structures in South Africa. The inquiry continues to expose tensions within the ANC, as senior officials trade blame over the handling of corruption and criminal infiltration within the state.

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