Mark Lifman Fatally Shot in George Mall Parking Lot, Mzansi Reacts to Death of Notorious Criminal
- Mark Lifman was shot dead in the parking lot of the Garden Route Mall in George
- Lifman was linked with the criminal underworld and faced numerous charges
- South Africans are giving their two cents on Lifman's death after the news of his murder broke
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GEORGE - South Africans are reacting to the news that a man linked with the criminal underworld has been shot dead. Mark Lifman (57) was gunned down in the parking lot of the Garden Route Mall earlier today, Sunday, 3 November 2024.
The 57-year-old was allegedly a prominent figure in the country’s organised crime circles.
Lifman was a shadowy figure
Before his murder, Lifman had been facing multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, money laundering and gang-related offences.
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He was due to appear in the Western Cape High Court on Monday, 4 November.
Together with security company owner Andre Naude and alleged Sexy Boys gang leader Jerome 'Donkie' Booysen, Lifman faced charges in connection with alleged underworld wars for the control of nightclubs.
The trio were most notably charged with the murder of ‘Steroid King’ Brian Wainstein in August 2017.
South Africans celebrate Lifman’s death
Social media users showed no sympathy for Lifman, saying he got what was coming to him.
Adrienne Ceruti said:
“Suspects apprehended already, but goodbye to the worst of the worst. You live by the sword; you die by the sword. Sorry, not sorry.”
Viki Nomonde April added:
“My grandmother used to say, you reap what you sow.”
Anton Nielsen said:
“If you live by the gun, you will die by the gun. Welcome to the Wild West.”
Tania de Villiers added:
“Due to appear in court tomorrow. Ai, you live by the sword; you die by the sword.”
Johan Katzen stated:
“Another one bites the dust.”
BT Zietsman said:
“Well, at least South Africa is rid of him now.”
What you need to know about Mark Lifman
Mark Lifman was a notable figure in South Africa's alleged organised crime landscape, facing serious allegations that included murder, attempted murder, money laundering, and various gang-related offences. He was reportedly embroiled in fierce underworld conflicts over control of nightclubs.
He was charged with the murder of Brian Wainstein, who was fatally shot at his Constantia home in August 2017. Lifman's actions had drawn scrutiny for years, and he was often mentioned alongside other infamous figures like Jerome 'Donkie' Booysen and Nafiz Modack, reflecting his alleged ties to violent gang networks operating in the Cape Town area.
Lifman was killed just a day before he was scheduled to appear in the Western Cape High Court, where he and Booysen had been facing multiple charges, including murder.
The two had been arrested years ago alongside the slain 27s gang boss, William ‘Red’ Stevens, in connection with the murder of steroid kingpin Brian Wainstein. However, Stevens was shot and killed near his home in Kraaifontein before the trial could begin.
Lifman appears in court
In a related article, Briefly News reported how security was tightened at the Western Cape High Court. Security was beefed up ahead of the appearances of two alleged crime bosses and their co-accused.
Nafiz Modack and 14 others were in one courtroom, while Mark Lifman, Jerome Booysen and their 12 co-accused were in another.
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