Andre Naude and Ukrainian national Igor Rusol (right) are seen outside the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town. (Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Dai Burger)
The first witness in the trial of Mark Lifman and others for the murder of “steroid kingpin” Brian Weinstein was revealed Wednesday for his alleged crimes against illegally selling steroids, blackmailing people for a living, dropping money and protecting the wife of a Cape resident. He testified about his daily life. While she goes clubbing, she meets the most feared businessman in town.
On the bench in the Western Cape High Court are Lifman, Sexy Boys gang suspect Jerome Booysen, security company president Andre Naudé, Sam Farquharson, police officers Wayne Henderson, Ricardo Mahlmann, Tiffien Jantjies and Bevan. – There were Esaus, Bradley de Bras, Kashid Hanslo and Lowendal Stevens. , Ismail Cupid and Igor Rusol. Norman Egan suffered a medical emergency Tuesday night but is expected to return Monday.
The state alleges that Mr Lifman and his associates used 27 Kraaifontein gangsters to attack Cape Town nightclubs, with the help of Mr Booysen's brother Colin, to steal business from rivals. He actively persuaded newcomer Nafiz Modak to switch security services.
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