Access to the street outside the Western Cape High Court was strictly limited to police vehicles on Monday, for two high-profile gangsterism cases to proceed. (Jenni Evans/News24)
It was a big week for two groups of men (and one woman) on trial in the Western Cape High Court, each charged with crimes that resulted in a devastating cycle of violence in Cape Town.
In one courtroom was Nafiz Modack, along with 14 others, including his brother, Yaseen, and ex-rugby player Zane Kilian. The case centres on the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear.
In the other courtroom was Mark Lifman, with 13 co-accused, including alleged Sexy Boys gang boss Jerome Booysen and security company owner Andre Naude. The main charge is the murder of steroid dealer Brian Wainstein.
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