Andre Naude Assassinated: Another Dead in the Steroid King Murder Case Spiral

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Cape Town’s Underworld in Crisis: Andre Naude Gunned Down​

Andre Naude, a central figure in South Africa’s shadowy private security underworld and one of the key accused in the international steroid smuggling murder case, was shot and killed in Goodwood, Cape Town, on June 12, 2025. This high-profile assassination follows the November 2024 murder of his close associate, Mark Lifman, in George. With Naude’s death, the tally of slain accused in the Brian Wainstein (“Steroid King”) murder case has now reached five, signaling a sustained purge of individuals tied to a complex network of organized crime.

Alleged underworld figure Andre Naude was shot dead in Cape Town on Thursday afternoone. Naude was on trial for the murder of ‘Steroid King’ Brian Wainstein, along with alleged underworld kingpin Jerome Booysen & Mark Lifman, who was shot dead in George last year.

Timeline of Assassinations in the Steroid King Murder Case​

1. 2017 – Brian Wainstein (“Steroid King”) murdered in Constantia, Cape Town.
2. 2021 – Jason Maits killed outside a home in Mitchells Plain.
3. 2021 – William “Red” Stevens fatally shot in Kraaifontein, just before court appearance.
4. 2022 – Anthony “Amier” van der Watt murdered in Retreat.
5. 2024 – Mark Lifman gunned down in George, Western Cape.
6. 2025 – Andre Naude assassinated on Voortrekker Road in Goodwood.

Details of the Shooting: Targeted Execution on Voortrekker Road​

At approximately 14:40 on Voortrekker Road, Naude was ambushed by occupants of a vehicle while accompanied by three men. According to Western Cape police, multiple shots were fired. Naude, aged 55, died at the scene. A 61-year-old man, reportedly his bodyguard, sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Two other individuals narrowly escaped unscathed. As of publishing, no arrests have been made.

Organized Crime Roots: Naude, Lifman, and Booysen’s Security Syndicate​

Naude, along with Lifman and alleged gang boss Jerome “Donkie” Booysen, had long been associated with Cape Town’s volatile nightclub and private security industries. Together, they reportedly controlled bouncer operations and clashed with rival factions, particularly the Modack group, led by Nafiz Modack. Investigations into this syndicate exposed an intricate criminal ecosystem involving extortion, protection rackets, and control over nightlife hotspots.

The Steroid King Murder Trial: A Blood-Stained Legal Saga​

Both Naude and Lifman were co-accused in the 2017 murder of Brian Wainstein, a globally wanted steroid smuggler. Wainstein was executed in his bed in the upscale suburb of Constantia. The motive? Potentially tied to lucrative black-market steroid networks extending from South Africa to the U.S. and Europe. Several of the accused in the case have since met violent ends:

• Jason Maits – Murdered outside a residence in Mitchells Plain (2021)
• William “Red” Stevens – Shot in Kraaifontein before court appearance (2021)
• Anthony “Amier” van der Watt – Killed in Retreat (2022)
• Mark Lifman – Assassinated in George (2024)
• Andre Naude – Killed in Goodwood (2025)

A Legacy of Violence: Shootings, Nightclubs, and the “Lifman Group”​

Naude had been active in Cape Town’s bouncer scene since the early 1990s. Known for his imposing physique and long-standing ties to the entertainment industry, he was both feared and respected. In 2014, he was shot in the legs during a confrontation outside Eastwoods Lounge. He later survived a separate attempt on his life in 2019. Despite his cautious lifestyle—avoiding boom gates and routine locations—his execution was swift, brazen, and public.

A Dangerous Network: The Modack vs. Lifman Power Struggle​

The late 2010s saw intense clashes between two factions:

• Lifman Group (Naude, Lifman, Booysen)
• Modack Group (Nafiz Modack and affiliates)

This turf war over nightclub security and protection rackets destabilized Cape Town’s nightlife. While Modack was arrested and acquitted in one security-related case, he was later rearrested and is currently on trial for the murder of anti-gang unit officer Charl Kinnear.

State Response and Public Concern​

South Africa’s police have confirmed anti-gang unit involvement in the ongoing investigations. Authorities suspect the murders may be part of a broader underworld consolidation or silencing effort. No motives have officially been confirmed, and witnesses have gone silent—some citing fear, others no longer alive to testify.

A Growing Pattern: Eliminating the Accused​

The trend is unmistakable. As court proceedings advance in the Wainstein murder case, a pattern of pre-trial assassinations continues to thin the accused ranks. This phenomenon raises serious questions about state witness protection, the penetration of criminal networks into South Africa’s legal processes, and the true orchestrators of these executions.

Contact for Tips and Information​

Authorities urge anyone with credible information on the killing of Andre Naude to contact:

• Detective Sergeant Karl Jooste: 071 300 5029
• CrimeStop Hotline: 08600 10111

Conclusion: Underworld Bloodletting Continues Unabated​

Andre Naude’s death underscores the lethal stakes of South Africa’s organized crime landscape. With five accused in a single trial murdered, and power vacuums forming in high-stakes territories like nightclub security and illicit substance trafficking, violence is expected to surge. The Cape underworld’s war is far from over.