Underworld Kingpin Andre Naude Gunned Down in South Africa

Andre Naude, an alleged underworld kingpin in South Africa, was murdered on Thursday afternoon in a hail of bullets on Voor Trekker Road in Paarl. Naude, 55, was the owner of a security company and was out on bail for the 2017 murder of Brian Wainstein, known as the "steroid king." The murder occurred just seven months after his friend and business partner, Mark Lifman, was gunned down in a George shopping mall parking lot. Police have launched a manhunt for Naude's killers. Jerome "Donkie" Boison, an alleged leader of the Sexy Boys gang and an associate of Naude's, was seen at the scene of the shooting. The state alleges that Lifman, Boison, and Naude masterminded the murder of Wainstein to protect their interests in nightclub security and the steroid racket. The three men face charges including conspiracy to commit murder, money laundering, and obstruction of justice. The impact of Naude's murder on the ongoing court case is uncertain. "It's a shocking development," said a source close to the investigation, who wished to remain anonymous. The investigation continues.