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Ralph Stanfield and 13 others return to Western Cape High Court

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Stanfield, his wife Nicole Johnson and 12 co-accused face charges including murder and money laundering. The State links the charges to a criminal enterprise it calls "The Firm", which it says operated across Cape Town between 2019 and 2023.

Most of the accused pleaded not guilty. Jose Brandt and Chevonne McNabb pleaded guilty to charges linked to a 2023 shooting at a petrol station in Maitland.

The State says Stanfield and his co-accused took part in several high-profile killings. It names the victims as Wendy Kloppers, a City of Cape Town official, and Hard Livings gang boss Rashied Staggie. It also names William Stevens, a 27s general, police officer Faizel Adams and Adams's cousin Ismail Abrahams.

Prosecutors rely on the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. They say the accused took part in the activities of an organised criminal gang and benefited from them. The matter is expected to run for several months.

Key facts

Who
Ralph Stanfield (alleged underworld figure, accused); Nicole Johnson (wife of Ralph Stanfield, accused); Jose Brandt (co-accused who pleaded guilty); Chevonne McNabb (co-accused who pleaded guilty)
What
Ralph Stanfield, his wife Nicole Johnson and 12 co-accused are expected to return to the Western Cape High Court on Thursday on a range of charges, including murder and money laundering, which the State links to "The Firm", allegedly operating across Cape Town between 2019 and 2023. Most accused pleaded not guilty; Jose Brandt and Chevonne McNabb pleaded guilty to charges related to a 2023…
When
22 October 2026
Where
Cape Town, Western Cape, Maitland
Status
Reported

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