ANC dumps corruption accused Brown Mogotsi

The ANC is resolute that it has no intention of keeping Brown Mogotsi in its ranks, but the North West businessman insists he is still a party member and will consider renewing his membership.

- Lunga Mzangwe

Mogotsi is at the centre of the investigation by the Madlanga commission into claims that cartels have infiltrated the criminal justice system through political figures and senior police officers.

Last week, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told journalists that Mogotsi was no longer a member of the ANC and did not have any significant role when he was.

“I may just renew my membership and ask the secretary of my branch to step aside so that we do not have this commotion. I have been a member for more than 20 years and I can’t just cut it off,” Mogotsi told the Mail & Guardian this week, claiming he still has a grace period for the renewal.

ANC rules stipulate that, should any individual implicated in criminal activity apply for membership, such an application will be processed strictly in terms of the party's constitution, which governs the rights and obligations of every member.