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Two Men Charged in Cape Town Businessman Mark Liftman's Murder Appear in Court

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Dianna Tran

Nov 5, 2024

Two men, Johannes Hendrik Jacobs and Gert Johannes Bezuidenhout, appear in the George Magistrates Court under heavy police guard, facing charges of premeditated murder in connection with the death of Cape Town businessman Mark Lifman. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile shares details, noting one accused is a former special task force member. The court denies their request for solitary confinement, and further investigations may lead to additional arrests

Western Cape police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile

Two men allegedly involved in the murder of Cape Town businessman Mark Lifman made a brief appearance in the George Magistrates Court on Tuesday.


Johannes Hendrik Jacobs and Gert Johannes Bezuidenhout are charged with premeditated murder.


With a strong police presence in place, the court postponed the case to next Wednesday to allow further investigation.


Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile confirmed that one of the accused is a former member of the police’s special task force.


"But he's been away from the police for some time and what we believe is that he's worked for PPA Security in Cape Town, that's what we know for now," said Patekile.


The court denied the accused's request for solitary confinement.

Patekile added that additional arrests could not be ruled out as the investigation progresses.

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