Accused in Booi and Stanfield tender fraud case shot dead

One of the co-accused in the corruption case involving the former MMC for Human Settlements Malusi Booi and alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield, has been shot dead in Beacon Valley, Mitchell’s Plain.

Abdul Kader Davids was reportedly shot dead in Ascot Street on Thursday night by unknown men in a black BMW.

He reportedly worked for the alleged leader of the 28s prison gang, Ralph Stanfield, and his wife Nicole.

Davids was released on bail on Tuesday along with Booi, and 8 other co-accused in the housing tender graft case.

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In a statement on Friday morning, police spokesperson, Malcolm Poje said detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit are investigating the circumstances around the death of a 42 year old man whose body was found in front of a premises in Ascot Street at about 21:00.

While police did not confirm his identity, multiple media outlets are reporting Davids died in a hail of bullets.

Poje said:

“Preliminary reports suggest that unknown gunmen opened fire on the victim who was declared deceased by medical personnel who attended to the scene. The motive for this murder is now the subject of an investigation by the South African Police Service.”

He has appealed to anyone with information regarding this murder to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the mobile application, MySAPS anonymously.

Davids was due to re-appear in court on 16 October, with Booi and others, to face charges including fraud, corruption and money laundering.

Their case centres around allegations that Booi and his co-accused were involved in awarding and benefiting from fraudulent tenders, linked to an enterprise allegedly led by Stanfield and Johnson.

Eight tenders, worth over R1 billion, were reportedly channeled to this enterprise.

A draft charge sheet reads: “Ralph Stanfield and Nicole Johnson were the main roleplayers in the Enterprise, making arrangements to facilitate and fund the unlawful activities, including agreements with suppliers, agreements with persons such as Accused 1 to 10…

“To directly or indirectly and wrongfully and unlawfully accept and/or agree and/or offer to accept gratification and/or other benefits from another to obtain tenders from the City of Cape Town.”