GAUTENG — The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully blocked a third attempt by businessman Brown Mogotsi to secure bail. The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg dismissed the businessman’s appeal on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Magaboke Mohlatlole, NPA Communications Officer, confirmed that the High Court found Mogotsi didn’t introduce new facts to justify a reconsideration of his bail status. Mogotsi has been denied bail twiceThe Johannesburg Magistrates' Court first refused Mogotsi bail on 4 June 2026. Separately, the court heard allegations that Mogotsi had attempted to pressure a neighbour, from prison, into changing her statement about his place of residence.