Mogotsi stands by CIA claim against Mkhwanazi, vows more proof

A wild CIA accusation just detonated at the Madlanga Commission, and Brown Mogotsi is promising paperwork to back it up next week.

CIA claim rocks police leadership

• Brown Mogotsi repeated that Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is a CIA asset.
• Mogotsi spoke on the SMWX podcast on 16 February 2026.
• The interview took place at Black Brick Hotel in Sandton.
• He vowed to deliver fresh documents to the Madlanga Commission.

Background in Crime Intelligence

• Brown Mogotsi says he registered as an informant in 1999.
• Later, he operated as a contact agent in Crime Intelligence.
• He referenced section 252A recordings during undercover operations.
• Information he supplied allegedly triggered internal disciplinary cases.

Political ties and the CR17 campaign

• Mogotsi campaigned nationwide for Cyril Ramaphosa during CR17.
• He described opposing the so-called Premier League bloc.
• Membership in the African National Congress, he insisted, stands firm.
• Messages were sent to the deputy president about a sick general.

Allegations about meetings and tenders

• Mogotsi questioned Mkhwanazi’s contact with Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.
• He linked coal exports to Israel to the International Court of Justice tensions.
• Claims surfaced about a R120 million state property deal.
• Discussions with Senzo Mchunu allegedly covered North West issues.

Threats and next appearance

• Brown Mogotsi mentioned poisonings and shootings around associates.
• Security arrangements were accepted for a parliamentary ad hoc committee.
• He plans to submit an extra affidavit from KwaZulu-Natal.
• Return to the Madlanga Commission is scheduled for next week.