Police conducted a raid on the premises of PPA Security in Cape Town this week, seizing a cache of firearms as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of controversial businessman Mark Lifman.
PPA Security raid sparks new developments in Lifman case
Authorities revealed that the operation was driven by suspicions linking the firm to evidence connected to Lifman’s death.
A spokesperson confirmed that the raid forms part of broader efforts to trace the individuals and entities allegedly involved in the assassination.
“The evidence we recover could provide vital leads,” said an investigator familiar with the case.
Who was Mark Lifman?
Lifman, a polarising figure in Cape Town’s gangland history, was known for his deep ties to the city’s underworld and legitimate business ventures.
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At the time of his murder, he was facing multiple legal challenges, including allegations of money laundering and racketeering.
His assassination sent shockwaves through both criminal networks and public sectors and cast a dark spotlight on the nexus between organised crime, legitimate businesses, and political structures in the Western Cape.
For decades, the city has been plagued by violent gang rivalries, often intertwined with legitimate businesses like security firms, nightclubs, and logistics.
According to reports, Lifman represented a unique intersection of criminal influence and public prominence.
“Mark Lifman was a figure who personified the duality of Cape Town’s underworld,” a criminologist explained, emphasising how his assassination might destabilise power dynamics among rival groups.
The findings from the raid will likely shape the trajectory of the investigation into Lifman’s death.
Authorities have yet to disclose whether the seized firearms or other evidence have yielded definitive links to the crime.
