Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi’s lawyer has accused the State of failing to justify its decision to withhold the identities and personal details of key witnesses.
The State earlier told the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court that Mogotsi does not need the additional particulars, arguing that it has already provided sufficient information to prepare his defence.
Mogotsi faces several charges, including perjury, defeating the ends of justice and discharging a firearm in a public place.
The State in the case against self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi says it has fully complied with the defence’s request for further particulars and disclosure. https://t.co/B0FpdSWSSc https://t.co/8FT8RiM9xq
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The charges stem from allegations that he staged an assassination attempt on himself in Vosloorus in November last year.
Mogotsi’s lawyer, Adv Nthabiseng Mohomane, says the redaction of State witnesses’ identities and personal details infringes on his constitutional right to a fair trial.
“The State cannot be allowed to act unilaterally and hide behind security reasons. On that premise, Your Worship, the accused has made a proper case. He is well within his constitutional right, supported by the Criminal Procedure Act, to prepare for his trial and to be informed of what and who he has to answer to.”
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Reporting by : Culvin Mabasa