Western Cape High Court Tightens Security for High-Profile Notorious Crime Boss Trials

• The Western Cape High Court has tightened security as two alleged crime bosses appear with their co-accused
• Nafiz Modack and his 14 co-accused were in one courtroom, while Mark Lifman, Jerome Booysen and their 12 co-accused were in another
• Some netizens wondered how proceedings would unfold, while others contemplated the cost of the operation

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered court proceedings and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.

Security is highly visible in the Western Cape High Court as two alleged crime bosses appear in different courtrooms.

High-stakes trials appear in the same court

Nafiz Modack and his 14 co-accused are facing 124 charges, including the 2020 murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear.

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A report by EWN said Mark Lifman, Jerome Booysen and their co-accused are looking at 36 charges linked to the 2017 murder of Steroid King Brian Wainstein.

According to eNCA, both cases were being heard under tight security.

Netizens share their views on the cases

Citizens following the proceedings had many questions about the accused, logistics and cost of the trials.

@SibuKoyana feels sorry for the SAPS:

“A nightmare for SAPS to arrange its logistics for these appearances.”

@TheCourtesan1 seemingly offered an insult:

“Donkie. Wonder hoekom? [Donkey. I wonder why?]”

@mokone_eddie is concerned about the influence of criminals:

“This is crazy. These underworld people have so much impunity.”

@PrinceChid81681 asked:

“What testimony will he even have?”

@JayKay92102236 drew attention to the financial aspects of the trials:

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“And each day costs at least R100 000 while the case is going nowhere.”

Gang boss controlled police station

Briefly News reported that an alleged gang leader had control over the Verulam Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal. Anthony Gouden was believed to have had members of the SAPS on his payroll.

He appeared at the Verulam Magistrate's Court on 11 April 2024 after he allegedly attempted to murder a Metro Police officer. South Africans took to social media to offer their opinions on whether justice will be done or not.

Source: Briefly News