Political fixer Brown Mogotsi, is accused of faking his own assassination.

The State has told the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court that alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi should not be granted bail, arguing that witnesses saw him get out of his car, shoot at it, and later claim that there had been an attempt on his life.

The claims emerged as Mogotsi continued his bid for bail on Thursday.

Prosecutors allege Mogotsi attempted to bribe a police officer in connection with his bail application and provided investigators with an incorrect residential address.

Mogotsi appeared in court on Monday for his formal bail application.